One Pot Chicken and Vegetables is always a good idea. There are many ways to cook chicken and its parts, but when planning dinner or lunch, inexplicably all the thousands of recipes disappear from our minds. This recipe is a perfect inspiration for an easy and quick complete meal. With just a few ingredients and one pot, you can create a true delight. This preparation is perfect for those who want a quick and tasty meal without spending hours in the kitchen or cleaning up a pile of pots and pans. You can use a variety of seasonal vegetables and spices to adapt the recipe to your personal tastes and what you have in the fridge. This recipe is also a fantastic time-saving solution during the week. With just one pot to clean, One Pot Chicken and Vegetables reduces stress and mess in the kitchen.
Tips and Tricks
- When browning the chicken breast, the oil in the pot should be hot.
- Instead of rosemary, you can use sage or thyme; the important thing is that your choice is fresh aromatic herbs.
- In this recipe, you can add garlic, but not powdered. You can add it to the pot whole or chopped as you prefer.
- Choose small and similar-sized potatoes so they cook evenly.
- Chicken breast is easy to find at the supermarket or butcher, but it’s important to choose high-quality organic chicken.
- The same rule applies to vegetables, which should be fresh and in season. The taste of seasonal vegetables is much more intense and flavorful.
How to Store
To store one pot chicken, allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It is essential to refrigerate the chicken promptly to prevent bacterial growth. One pot chicken can be safely stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Before reheating, make sure to heat the chicken thoroughly until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Avoid freezing one pot chicken as this may affect its texture and overall quality when thawed. Enjoy this flavorful dish by storing it properly and reheating it with care for a delicious meal every time.
One Pot Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ pound small gold potatoes
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- ½ pound green beans
- Salt and Pepper
Sauce
- ¼ tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- When the olive oil is hot, brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
- Once the chicken is golden brown on both sides, remove the chicken breasts.
- In the same pot, add the potatoes and rosemary.
- Bake in the oven at 180℃/375℉ for 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the sauce.
- In a bowl, combine oil, paprika, honey, vinegar, classic mustard, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix the sauce well with a whisk and set aside.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and add the green beans and chicken breasts to the same pot.
- Add all the sauce to the pot and mix well.
- Bake in the oven at 180℃/375℉ for 20 minutes with the lid on.
- Finish cooking for another 10 minutes without the lid.
- Serve directly from the pot to the table or on a large plate.
- Enjoy your meal!
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