Description
A cozy and comforting meal featuring tender garlic herb chicken paired with vibrant baby carrots, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are coated with the herby garlic mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts into a baking dish.
- Nestle the baby carrots around the chicken in the dish.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the carrots are tender.
- Let the dish rest for a few moments, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or different proteins like salmon or turkey for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg