Garlic Butter Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
Some dinners just feel like home — the kind that fills the kitchen with cozy smells and makes everyone wander in to ask, “What’s cooking?” This garlic butter chicken is exactly that. It’s warm, buttery, a little herby, and wonderfully simple… the kind of meal you can make on a weeknight and still feel like you really did something.
You’ve got juicy chicken brushed with garlicky melted butter, golden roasted potatoes that get crisp at the edges, and green beans that stay bright and tender with just the right bite. Everything cooks together on one pan, which means less mess and more time to actually enjoy dinner (always a win).
And the best part? Those pan juices. They mingle with the butter, herbs, and chicken drippings and basically turn into a built-in sauce. When you spoon that over the chicken and potatoes, it’s pure comfort.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For the Roasted Potatoes
1 ½ pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Green Beans
12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat and Get Your Pan Ready
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan. You want enough space so everything roasts instead of steaming.
2. Season the Potatoes
In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Spread them out on one side of the pan in an even layer. Give them a little breathing room so they crisp up nicely.
3. Prep the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps them roast instead of getting watery.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Place the chicken next to the potatoes on the pan.
4. Make the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and minced garlic.
Brush it generously over the chicken. If a little drips onto the potatoes, consider that a blessing.
5. Bake (Round One)
Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
At this point, your kitchen is going to start smelling incredible — buttery garlic and roasted potatoes is a powerful combo.
6. Add the Green Beans
While the chicken bakes, toss the green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
After the first 20 minutes, pull the pan out and scatter the green beans around the chicken and potatoes.
7. Bake Until Everything’s Perfect
Return the pan to the oven for another 10–15 minutes.
You’re looking for chicken that reaches 165°F (74°C) internally, potatoes that are fork-tender, and green beans that are bright and tender-crisp.
8. Finish and Serve
Spoon those buttery pan juices over the chicken and potatoes right before serving.
Sprinkle everything with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Presentation Tips
Plate it family-style on a big serving platter for that cozy, “come grab a plate” vibe.
For extra shine, drizzle a little of the garlicky pan juice over the green beans too.
A lemon wedge on the side is lovely if you like a little brightness to cut through the butter.
If you want it to feel extra special, sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt over the potatoes right before serving. Crisp edges + flaky salt = magic.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approximately 520 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
Conclusion
This garlic butter chicken dinner is simple in the best way — comforting, flavorful, and made with ingredients you probably already love. It’s the kind of meal that makes a regular night feel a little warmer and a little more put-together, without making you work too hard for it.
If you’re craving something hearty and cozy (and you want minimal cleanup), give this one a try soon. Just don’t forget to spoon those pan juices over everything — that’s where the happiness lives.