Description
A hearty and comforting one-pan meal featuring browned chicken, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 lb (450g) potatoes, halved
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried thyme (or oregano)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Parboil or microwave potatoes for about 5 minutes until slightly undercooked.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in a skillet with olive oil for about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove excess fat from the skillet, arrange potatoes around chicken, pour crushed tomatoes over, and drizzle with the dressing.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize with different herbs or add vegetables like green beans or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg