Sheet Pan Italian Lemon Herb Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
Juicy baked chicken breasts paired with crispy baby potatoes and roasted cherry tomatoes. A fast, easy sheet-pan meal that the whole family will love.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash and halve the baby potatoes
Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Place them on one side of the baking sheet.
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Place the chicken breasts in the center…
Place the chicken breasts in the center of the baking sheet.
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Add the whole cherry tomatoes to the…
Add the whole cherry tomatoes to the remaining space on the baking sheet.
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Drizzle the oil mixture evenly over the…
Drizzle the oil mixture evenly over the chicken, potatoes, and tomatoes. Toss the potatoes and tomatoes lightly to coat thoroughly.
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Place the baking sheet in the oven…
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
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Remove from the oven and let the…
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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