This is an easy weeknight one pan meal. I used veggies that we had in the fridge but feel free to substitute what you like. Zucchini, onion, kale, or summer squash would all work just as well. When you add the chicken to the skillet the first time make sure not to move it around and let the skin get crispy. I say this recipe serves 3-4 because it depends on how hungry we are. I usually have one thigh with more veggies, kids split one, husband has 2, which leaves us 2 leftover in case someone wants more. If your family eats more than that add 2 more thighs to the recipe. If you have people in the house not following a low carb diet just make a side of rice or add some bread and butter for them. This way everyone is fed and happy!
Kitchen Items Used
My favorite cast iron skillet, I have the 12 inch one.
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One Skillet Herb Chicken Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary half the leaves removed and chopped
- 1 clove garlic grated or diced
- pinch red pepper flakes
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs bone in
- 1 small turnip peeled and diced
- 4-8 whole mushrooms washed
- 1 small broccoli crown cut into florets
- 4-8 radishes trimmed and cut in half
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°
- In a bowl large enough to hold all the chicken add the chopped rosemary, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and olive oil and mix to combine. Add the chicken and toss around to coat. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add the chicken skin side down and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the chicken over and then add rosemary sprig, mushrooms, turnip, broccoli, and radish. Mix everything around a bit so the veggies are incorporated then using tongs, even everything out so the chicken is nestled in with the veggies Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are done. Serve right from the pan for a one dish dinner.
Oh yeah, I can see just how popular this one skillet recipe is going to be! Especially when you take the pan straight to the table!