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Garlic Herb Chicken and Carrot Plate fresh from the oven in a white baking dish with roasted baby carrots and fresh parsley garnish

Garlic Herb Chicken and Carrot Plate

A simple, healthy one-dish dinner featuring juicy baked chicken breasts and sweet roasted baby carrots coated in fragrant garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Ready in about 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, similar thickness for even cooking
  • 2 cups baby carrots rinsed and patted dry
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Allow the oven to fully preheat before placing the dish inside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir until it forms a fragrant herb paste.
  3. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in your baking dish. Spoon and spread the garlic herb mixture over the tops and sides of each breast.
  4. Scatter baby carrots around the chicken. Toss lightly to coat with any herb mixture. Cut any thick carrots in half lengthwise for even cooking.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally and the carrots are fork-tender with lightly caramelized edges. Rest the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve straight from the baking dish.

Notes

Pat carrots dry before adding so the herb coating sticks. For deeper flavor, coat the chicken and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before baking. Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in the fridge and work great in wraps or grain bowls. Reheat covered in the oven at 325 degrees F for best texture.