Name: Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Bake: The Ultimate Creamy, Juicy, Oven-Baked Chicken Recipe
Ingredients: 1½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved; 3 carrots, cut into 1″ chunks; 4 tbsp (½ stick / 55g) unsalted butter, melted; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; ½ tsp paprika; Salt & black pepper to taste; ¼ cup chicken broth or white wine; Optional: fresh parsley, lemon zest, or grated Parmesan for garnish

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved
3 carrots, cut into 1” chunks
4 tbsp (½ stick / 55g) unsalted butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
¼ cup chicken broth or white wine
Optional: fresh parsley, lemon zest, or grated Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
Prep veggies: Toss potatoes and carrots with 1 tbsp melted butter, salt, pepper, and half the garlic. Spread in bottom of dish.
Season chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
Arrange: Place chicken on top of vegetables. Drizzle with remaining melted butter, garlic, and chicken broth.
Bake uncovered 35–40 minutes (or until chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C and potatoes are fork-tender).
Optional broil: For golden edges, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon zest. Serve hot!

💡 Pro Tip: For extra richness, stir 2 tbsp cream cheese or sour cream into the pan juices before serving.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):