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    Home » Recipes » Poultry

    One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Olives

    Published: Dec 22, 2020 Modified: Dec 22, 2020 by Candice

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    Cooked chicken and potatoes on a plate.
    Cooked chicken and potatoes on a plate.
    Cooked chicken and potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Cooked chicken and potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Cooked chicken and potatoes on a sheet pan.

    The best recipes are usually those that are easy to master and produce a fantastic result every single time. My recipe for balsamic one-pan chicken is scrumptious every time I make it and is so versatile to add any root vegetables you like.

    Cooked chicken and potatoes on a sheet pan.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why this Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients & Substitutions
    3 How to Make this Recipe
    4 One Pan Chicken FAQs
    5 More Easy Chicken Thighs
    6 One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Olives

    Why this Recipe Works

    Balsamic vinegar is a rich, flavorful, acidic cooking element that features heavily in Italian cooking. It’s an amazing sauce and marinade for chicken, as the mild flavor of chicken absorbs the balsamic and creates tender, flavorful meat.

    Balsamic vinegar also pairs well with rosemary and other herbs and spices, both of which are classic flavors to season roast chicken. This recipe uses herbes de Provence, a spice blend that is worth keeping in your pantry.

    This recipe also shows you how to get that same great flavor in your veggies, so you can have a perfect one-pan dinner. Also, we par-boil the potatoes before we bake them to get an extra crispy, perfectly cooked potato.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Ingredients for chicken bake.

    olives - I like using kalamata olives in this recipe because they add a rich taste, but it works with any pitted olive. Kalamata olives also have antioxidants.

    potatoes - although this recipe works with any root vegetable, I like using a hearty, simple potato because the rest of the dish is already so flavorful.

    herbes de Provence -a spice blend that usually contains Provence spices like thyme, rosemary, oregano and often a touch of lavender. If you cannot find it at your local store and are looking for a simple substitution, dried rosemary works great in this recipe.

    How to Make this Recipe

    Marinade the chicken for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight in the refrigerator in the oil, balsamic vinegar, herbes de Provence, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.

    Raw chicken in marinade.

    Take the chicken out of the refrigerator. Preheat to 425F. In the meantime, par-boil the potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork.

    Red potatoes in a pot.

    Add the drained potatoes, onion, olives, and garlic cloves to a sheet pan or baking dish. Coat lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with the chicken (with everything on it). Toss to coat.

    Raw chicken on a baking sheet with potatoes.

    Cook for 40-45 minutes for thighs, until the internal temperature of the thighs reach 165F. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    One Pan Chicken FAQs

    Is it safe to cook chicken and veggies in the same pan?

    Yes. It is safe as long as everything is fully cooked before serving.

    How long do you cook chicken thighs?

    Bone-in chicken thighs need to be baked at 425F for 40-45 minutes. Boneless chicken thighs only need 20-25 minutes.

    How can you tell chicken is undercooked?

    Uncooked chicken is dense. It softens up once it is cooked, but then hardens again once it is overcooked. The best way to test for doneness is with a meat thermometer. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165F.

    Cooked chicken and potatoes on a plate.

    More Easy Chicken Thighs

    Looking for all the versatile poultry recipes on the blog? You can find them here. And these are some of our favorite chicken thigh recipes:

    • Chickpea & Fennel One-Pan Chicken
    • Cast-Iron Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken
    • Crispy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
    • Balsamic Herb Chicken Thighs

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    5 from 9 votes

    One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Olives

    A one-pan balsamic chicken recipe that is both simple and scrumptious. The perfect balsamic glazed chicken every single time.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Resting Time2 hrs
    Total Time3 hrs
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
    Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 676kcal
    Author: Candice

    Equipment

    • Sheet Pan or Baking Dish
    • Thermometer

    Ingredients

    • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
    • 1 red onion peeled, and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
    • 10 cloves garlic cloves separated and smashed
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup flavorless oil like sunflower seed or canola
    • 1.5 tablespoon herbes de provence
    • 1.5 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 lbs small potatoes  sliced in half, large ones quartered
    • ¾ cup olives pitted and drained (I used kalamata)

    Instructions

    • Marinade the chicken for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight in the refrigerator in the oil, balsamic vinegar, herbes de Provence, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
    • Take the chicken out of the refrigerator. Preheat to 425F. In the meantime, par-boil the potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork.
    • Add the drained potatoes, onion, olives, and garlic cloves to a sheet pan or baking dish. Coat lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with the chicken (with everything on it). Toss to coat.
    • Cook for 40-45 minutes for thighs, until the internal temperature of the thighs reach 165F.
    • Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    The best way to test for doneness is with a meat thermometer. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165F.
    You can skip the par-boiling of the potatoes, but you will have to make sure the potato chunks are small enough to cook through and big enough not to burn.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 1439mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 5mg
    Did you try this recipe?Mention @ProportionalPlate or tag #ProportionalPlate on Instagram! I'd love to see what you're making!

    This post was originally published in December of 2017 but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, FAQs, and tips in December of 2020.

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    1. Diane Taylor

      January 16, 2022 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe. I've made it several times. Last week I brought it to a friend who is a single mother of twins and wasn't feeling well. I marinated the chicken, parboiled the potatoes beforehand then drove the hour to her home and put everything together in a pan and popped in the oven for her. Later I received a text telling me how much she loved it and how embarrassed she was over how much she ate. Just what I wanted to hear.

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      • Candice

        January 17, 2022 at 9:25 am

        You are the sweetest. I love that you made this for your friend... definitely what you want to hear! I've actually done the same thing with all my sheet pan chicken recipes. They're great for friends who need some love or anyone recovering from a surgery. Thank you so much for sharing, Diane!

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