One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

5 from 685 votes

Easy to prep, this one pan chicken and potatoes is a delicious family meal that everyone will love. Simple, juicy and so tasty!

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Quick to prep, this one pan chicken and potatoes is a great go-to for a simple family meal. Seasoned chicken thighs and drumsticks are roasted with potatoes and it is totally effortless to make. The chicken comes out perfectly juicy and clean up is a breeze!

Chicken and potatoes in a pan garnished with parsley

Ingredients to make the recipe

  • Chicken: I’m using a mixture of bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks which make the dish really flavorful and juicy. You can use chicken breast, but the oven time should be reduced and you may need to cut the potatoes smaller to cook quicker.
  • Potatoes: You can use any types of potatoes with this dish. I love throwing in baby potatoes and cutting them in half or quarter to cook evenly.
  • Sauce: The sauce is made up of olive oil, lemon juice, 7 Spice, paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk them well together until emulsified. You can switch out the spices if you’d like.
Ingredients to make the recipe: chicken, potatoes and the sauce mixture in a bowl

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How to make chicken and potatoes in one pan

  1. Place the chicken in a baking dish large enough for it and the potatoes. Drizzle the sauce on top.
  2. Add the cut potatoes to the baking dish.
  3. Mix everything together with your hands until it’s all well coated with the sauce. Then, bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
3 image collage to show how to make the recipe in one pan

Tips for making the recipe

  1. Pat the potatoes and chicken dry before adding them to the dish. Removing excess moisture will help everything crisp up, rather than steam, when it roasts.
  2. Use skin on chicken thighs. The skin will not only crisp up, but it will also protect the meat from drying out. My kids are huge fans!
  3. Use your hands to coat the chicken and potatoes in the sauce. This will ensure that everything is well coated and covered with flavor. The oil in the sauce will also help to get those crispy edges.
  4. Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Resting meats before serving allows the juices to redistribute and each bite will be more tender, flavorful and juicy.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to marinade the chicken?

I found that I didn’t need to marinate the chicken before cooking it, but you absolutely can if you prefer, or if you want to get ahead of things. Coat the chicken and potatoes in the sauce, then cover it with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. I wouldn’t marinate the chicken for any longer that a couple of hours as the acid in the sauce may start to break down the meat.

What do you serve it with?

I like to serve this one pan chicken and potatoes with a side of steamed veggies. Serve it with any of these:
Green Bean Almondine
Cauliflower Gratin
Roast Carrots
Roasted Cabbage

How long does it keep?

These chicken and potatoes are best served as soon as they are made, but leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Leftover chicken can be served cold with a salad, or everything can be re-heated in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes or so until warmed through.

One pan chicken and potatoes

This is such a great recipe when you want something super tasty but don’t have hours of time spare to prep. This one pan chicken is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and at the same time is fancy enough to serve to guests. I just know that you’ll love this family recipe as much as my family does!

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One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Easy to prep, this one pan chicken and potatoes is a delicious family meal that everyone will love. Simple, juicy and so tasty!
5 from 685 votes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 762
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

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Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes halved
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 6 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 teaspoon 7 spice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Dry the chicken and potatoes well with a paper towel and place on a 9 x 13 oven-safe rimmed baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, 7 Spice, paprika, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the chicken in the pan. Add the potatoes and use your hands to evenly coat the chicken and potatoes with the sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 55-65 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the chicken is cooked through. Broil for 3-5 more minutes if needed for a golden brown color.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can switch out the spices based on your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 762kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 49g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 173mg, Sodium: 1345mg, Potassium: 1208mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 718IU, Vitamin C: 45mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine American
Course: Main Course

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  1. Hi! I was wondering if I can make this dish ahead of time and then reheat? Will that dry out the chicken? If not what temperature would you recommend to serve hot?

    1. This is best served as soon as it is made, but leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Leftover chicken can be served cold with a salad, or everything can be re-heated in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes or so until warmed through.

    1. You can use chicken breast, but the oven time should be reduced (it will depend on the size of your chicken breast, start checking after 35 minutes) and you may need to cut the potatoes smaller to cook quicker.

  2. We loved this for dinner. I have a citrus allergy so I substituted white wine vinegar for the lemon juice. We like a little kick to our meals so I substituted Cajun seasoning for the salt. I used chicken breast tenders. I added baby carrots and they soaked up all the delicious sauce.

  3. So easy and so delicious!! I had all spice and not 7 spice and so I made your homemade 7 spice recipe and so easy and I had all the spices needed at home! My kids love loved the chicken so much and my husband and I as well!! Thanks so much definitely making this recipe more often!!

  4. My family loved this simple and easy to make chicken recipe. Juicy and delicious the next day too! So, make sure you make extra. Sooo yummy!

  5. Wow! This recipe was SO good and easy to make! I added some carrots and everything came out delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I can’t wait to make this again. YUM!

  6. A terrific dish, and one I’m happy to put into rotation. I appreciate the 7 Spice recipe, too, since I had all the individual spice components on hand; I am looking forward to using that in other dishes. Oh, and tell your Dad that I agree—12 cloves of garlic are better! 😉

    1. So happy you enjoyed this one!The 7 spice is amazing to have on hand, and super versatile. And thanks for letting me know about the garlic!

  7. I tried this recipe at home and I must say it’ tasted Heaven !!!! As always she says,its Sooooo Goood👌👌👌My kids loved them too and I’ m defenitely gonna try this again !!!! Thank you so much Yumna for this Amazinggggg and easy to bake recipe !!! Looking forward to try more of yours !!!

  8. The sauce was so flavorful and took plain chicken and potatoes to amazing!! I used your recipe to make my own 7 spice and had only boneless skinless thighs, but other wise made according to the recipe and even my picky teenager loved it. Thank you!

  9. Can I use skinless boneless thighs? That is what I have on hand. Also can I marinate the chicken in the mixture and then mix all together when ready to bake?

  10. Delicious!!! The potatoes soaked up so much flavour and the skin on the chicken crisped up beautifully.

    100% making it again.

  11. I can’t lie, I honestly didn’t think this would be anything special because it’s just chicken and potatoes. But oh boy was I WRONG. This was sooo delicious and easy to make. The sauce/juice at the bottom of the pan when it’s done is soo flavorful. Next time I’ll definitely double the marinade recipe. So good!!!!

  12. Winner, winner, another awesome chicken dinner!

    This dish was super delicious and easy to prepare and required minimal clean up.
    I had spare red and yellow baby bell peppers on hand and added 8 to the sheet pan. Everything turned out superb. Thank you once again Yumna!

    1. I am sorry, I am not sure on the WW points. They change up their formula every few years, and I’ve found it too hard to keep up with. So glad you liked the recipe though!

  13. This was a great easy recipe! I did doctor it a little. Didn’t have the 7-spice ingredients, so swapped out for lemon pepper seasoning. I also used garlic powder instead of cloves. For the chicken, used 3 thick chicken breasts, which I cubed. I used the baby potatos, but cut them smaller and added baby carrots. Then, I reduced the baking time, 400 degrees for 45 minutes. The flavor was great, but chicken was a bit dry. Next time will only bake for about 35 minutes if using chicken breasts. Other than the dryness, my family loved it!

  14. Tried this recipe today, super successful!! My family gave it 2 thumbs up. My husband said add it to regular rotation, although he only wants the thighs lol!! I loved how easy this was. Thanks so much!!

  15. The sauce was SENSATIONAL. Nothing altered. I made Yumna’s recipe for seven spice. I was afraid it would be aggressive with so much cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg etc. But the flavors blend magically. DO NOT MESS with this recipe. It is perfect! The sauce is so good you may want to drink it. (PS. I don’t know Yumna.)

    1. Hi Jack, great question!! No, I don’t wash my chicken before cooking because the USDA and FDA advise against it as it can lead to more spread of bacteria. Also, cooking the chicken to the correct internal temperature will remove any bacteria you may be worried about. Hope you enjoy the chicken!

  16. Great one pan dish! Full of flavor and so easy. This was my first time using 7 spice and I loved this spice blend. My husband told me to make sure I saved the recipe (so it is definitely a winner!).

  17. This was wonderful! I was doubtful that it would brown enough but it browned perfectly. Absolutely delicious..

  18. This recipe is absolutely so delicious and so flavorful. My family enjoyed every mouthful! I’m a vegetarian and even I couldn’t resist eating the potatoes!! Thank you so much 😊

  19. I made this for the first time this evening and it was phenomenal. I will definitely be making it again. I also used your recipe for 7 spice to use in this. I am nine months pregnant and it is a very easy, quick meal to put together and have ready which makes things much easier on me. I just made it with some steamed vegetables in the microwave. Excellent, as usual.

  20. If I use breasts or tenders, how many pounds do you recommend with the marinade proportions you’re suggesting? Thank you!

    1. I would use the same about, but if you use chicken breast, the oven time should be reduced and you may need to cut the potatoes smaller to cook quicker.

  21. Ok, another amazing dish that is beyond easy to make and so delicious. This was my first time using a 7 spice mix and I cannot get over the flavor. I used the spice mix recipe embedded in the ingredient list which was very helpful. I didn’t have cloves on hand and it still turned out great. My little ones who are at the age of being picky eaters were even fans so this is a winner in my mind and will now be on repeat in our house! Speaking of my house, it smelled incredible when making this recipe 🙂

    1. Thank you, Meagan! I love that you got to try 7 Spice and enjoyed it. It makes me so happy to hear when the kids like it, too. Hope you all continue to enjoy!

    1. I have yet to try that in this recipe, but you would need to add some liquid to this recipe in that case to cook the rice!

  22. I legitimately make this meal once a week. It’s only me and my husband and we cook 12 pieces every single time. This is one of those leftovers that you honestly look forward to reheating. It’s THAT GOOD.

    1. You can use chicken breast, but the oven time should be reduced and you may need to cut the potatoes smaller to cook quicker.

  23. This recipe is AMAZING! This is the second time that I have made it and it is so so good! I have 3 little boys and sometimes it’s hard to find time to make dinner but this meal is easy to make with incredible flavor! My family loves it : ) I am currently enjoying it as I type this review! It is worth it to put my plate down just to let everyone know that Yumna is very talented and we should thank her for sharing her amazing recipes with all of us!

  24. This is by far your best recipe! There is nothing else to say!
    Deliciously amazing! the smell in the house was irresistible.

      1. Made this for my 5 boys only instead of 7spices I used lemon pepper seasons. Truly the 1st time everyone asked for more chicken!! Made 8 chicken thighs and ended up splitting the remaining because everyone wanted more

  25. Your recipes are solid, time and time again! So thankful for you! Children said this was their fav dinner ever! We all loved it x

  26. Loved this one! So easy. I didn’t have 7 spice so just used what I had and mixed cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Turned out delicious. I love all of Yumnas recipes!!

  27. impressed how this came out! my whole family loved this. kids approved as well. I’ve already made it twice in two weeks.

    thanks for this delicious recipe.

  28. This recipe is so good, it has become a staple in our house!
    Out of curiosity, do you think it can work with fish? Maybe a white fish like tilapia? Trying to incorporate more seafood in my diet lol
    Thank you again!

  29. Hi Yuma!!! I just have a question, can I use boneless chicken breast for this recipe? I love love your content! Makes cooking really fun with good food to enjoy!!

    Thank you

    Loraine

    1. Yes, you can! You can use chicken breast, but the oven time should be reduced and you may need to cut the potatoes smaller to cook quicker. Thank you so much!

  30. Im going to make this tonight for dinner. I have some chicken thighs and not sure what to do with them. This is great, love a one tray wonder 🙂
    thanks and will take the tip from Rhonda too 😀

  31. YUM. Had to make this tonight, love it. Next time I will double the 7 spice, 2 tsp instead of 1. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  32. This one pan chicken and potatoes recipe is HEAVEN! So good, so delicious, so easy to make. Definitely try it!

      1. Hi! Can I add peeled garlic to this or will it change their flavor comepletely? Can’t wait to try it!

  33. O…M…G!! This dish is absolutely AHHH-MAZING! I have made this recipe 6 times in 3 months (made it tonight, too); once I made 2 batches at the same time so I could share with my co-workers. I also shared your recipe with my family who have all made it. Everyone LOVES it!! I did not deviate from the recipe at all, except that I used all thighs, and I doubled the sauce because the sauce is JUST THAT GOOD! My mom said she spooned it all up; I’m not that dainty, I just tilt my plate and drink it down! LOL Leftover sauce is excellent over hot dill rice. Thank you for this great recipe.

  34. Trying this tonight! Funnily enough, apple pie spice includes three of the needed ingredients for 7-spice: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice!

  35. I have made this time and time again and it never disappoints! The flavors all meld so well together; the smell of the house when cooking it is so nostalgic and comforting! Making it again tonight for iftar, and the marinade already smells amazing!

  36. I’ve made several times. A favorite because of taste- soooo good!!, easy and everyone loves it. But I mix Yukon gold potatoes and sweet potatoes- love it.

  37. I deviated from the recipe and I made it chicken breasts and legs. The legs were so good. The breast not to much. Don’t deviate from the recipe!

  38. Another amazing recipe ! So much flavour and so easy to make. We’ve made this recipe for guests and family and they all love it.

  39. I just made this for the first time and it was AMAZING. My family devoured it and my house smelled incredible.

  40. Made it tonight and my family loved it. My girls gave it a thumbs up and I couldn’t get enough of the sauce even though I only had 5/7 spices. I served it with roasted Brussels sprouts and roasted carrots. Will definitely make again. Thank you!

    1. I’m so sorry to hear that. As I did have both garlic and 7 Spice seasoning in this recipe, what would you have increased the amount to?

  41. I literally love all your recipes! This one is a hit as well, tried it 2 weeks ago but with chicken breasts and it was good but I’m planning to do it this week with drumsticks and thighs to eat it juicy as it sounds 😋

    1. I have yet to try it in the air fryer, so I am not sure how long and what temperature to cook it at. But I am sure it should work in the air fryer too!

  42. Hi 👋
    Love your recipes. Planning on making this tonight for dinner. I had a question, is there anything that can be replaced for the 7 spice don’t have anyone hand and don’t have all the ingredients to make it?

    Thanks

  43. This one pan chicken recipe is just lush! Bursting with so much flavour, so easy, simple and quick is just what us mums need! I added carrots and cherry tomatoes too alongside the potatoes and kids and hubby demolished it all! This for sure will be a regular meal in our household. X

  44. I made this recipe a few days ago and my family absolutely loved it. I also added carrots & cherry tomatoes alongside the potatoes. The chicken and veg really were so juicy and it was a perfect meal for a busy mum to make being so easy, simple yet bursting with flavour!

  45. This meal was so unbelievably delicious! The potatoes were so flavorful and juicy. And the chicken!! Omg. This was probably the simplest recipe to prep in like 5 min and was def the most delicious. 10/10 would recommend!

    1. I’m using a mixture of bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks which make the dish really flavorful and juicy. You can use chicken breast, but the oven time should be reduced and you may need to cut the potatoes smaller to cook quicker.

  46. I made this recipe last week and my husband and I devoured it! I love the fact that I had all the spices in the house to make the 7 spice mix. Now I have enough for many more dishes. I’m going to make it tomorrow night and I’m adding small crimini mushrooms.

  47. Your one pan chicken and potatoes has become a staple – I’ve made it 3 times since you posted the recipe recently- my boyfriend loves it, I’ve made it for his parents, his kids love it… I am a domestic goddess and it’s all because of you and your chicken 😂

    1. I think so! I haven’t tried it yet, but you’d probably have to change the cooking temperature and time, so it cooks thoroughly in the slow cooker. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try!

  48. Made this recipe twice already!! So easy and so tasty! All the family loves it, especially my husband. Highly recommended!!

  49. At what temp do you cook the chicken and potatoes, I couldn’t find it in instructions. However I have vision problems so I may have missed it. Thank you,

    1. Hi, Mary! Bake uncovered for 55-65 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the chicken is cooked through. Broil for 3-5 more minutes if needed for a golden brown color. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    2. Hi! The full instructions including the temp and cooking time are in the recipe card right above the comments. I hope you enjoy!

  50. Absolutely loved this dish! It was soooo easy. My husband was like “chicken and potatoes are usually so boring but this is unreal!” I think this is the fifth recipe that I’ve made from your page this week 🙈

  51. Yesterday was the first time ever for me to cook and i decided to do your recipe( the one pan chicken and potato). Such an amazing easy recipe!! Thank you so much.

    1. It is a spice made with basic pantry spices and used in many Middle Eastern recipes for more authentic flavoring. The spices are Allspice, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, cumin, and nutmeg – the ratio for them can be found under my How to Make 7 Spice recipe.

      1. Looks good— EVEN I CAN MAKE THIS! I’m planning on this this weekend.just wondered: Couldn’t carrots or some other crisp veggie be added to it?

    2. Excellent recipe, easy to follow and very rich in flavors. We prepared it twice in one week (we used chicken breast once and it was very good).
      Tastes just like mom’s food in lebanon 🇱🇧 Excited to try more of your recipes. thank you 😊

  52. Made this tonight, and it was amazing! The chicken was so juicy, and the skin was crispy – loved it! I didn’t have all the ingredients for your 7 spice recipe, so I just used what I had on hand. I love that this is family friendly – my husband and 4 year old loved it! Also a bonus that prep was quick and cooking it was as simple as placing it in the oven, and enjoying it an hour later

  53. Oh my goodness!!! I just made this for dinner and can honestly say this will be a staple in our house. Added bonus – almost no prep work needs to be done. Talk about set it and forget it. I’m hooked!

  54. Really enjoyed making this for my family the other night. My son even asked for leftovers the next day which says a lot.

    I have enjoyed trying a number of recipes from your site.

    1. I made this tonight and my son devoured it! One question is, my sauce did not look as dark as yours. It had more of a yellow-ish tint to it instead of a dark brown. Did I miss a step?

      1. I don’t think you missed a step! Sometimes that can happen depending on the exact product/ brand used or if the right amounts were used. Follow the “Tips for making the recipe” to get that perfect golden brown!

    1. It’s made up of basic pantry spices and used in many Middle Eastern recipes for more authentic flavoring. I have a recipe for it on my website under How to Make 7 Spice!

  55. I made this dish for my family two nights ago and I have to say that we loved it!! , so easy to make, definitely one of my favourite chicken recipes

      1. I made this dish for lunch yesterday and my boys loved it! It’s so simple and so easy to make and absolutely delicious!

  56. Hello, Yumna!!! Quick question here; I can’t find in Mexico de 7 mix spice… what can I put in instead? Which 7 spices are there? Thanks a lot!!! Hugs from Mexico!

    1. Hi! The 7 Spice mix is made with basic pantry spices and used in many Middle Eastern recipes for more authentic flavoring. You can find the recipe on my website under How to Make 7 Spice!