Baked Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables

A classic dish featuring tender baked chicken served with a medley of seasonal vegetables, perfect for a wholesome family meal.

NewPublished Mar 30, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time40 min
Total1 hr
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Baked chicken with seasonal vegetables on a plate.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (4) chicken thighs
  • (2) medium carrots
  • (1) zucchini
  • (1) bell pepper
  • (1) onion
  • (4 cloves) garlic
  • (2 tablespoons) olive oil
  • (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
  • (1 teaspoon) dried rosemary
  • (1 teaspoon) salt
  • (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1/2 teaspoons) paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200 °C).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Mix well. Add 2/4 teaspoon black pepper and 2/4 teaspoon paprika.

  3. 3

    Add 4 chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Peel and slice 2 medium carrots into thin rounds. Cut 1 zucchini and 1 bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Chop 1 onion into wedges. Mince 4 cloves garlic.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, toss together the carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Spread the seasoned vegetables on one side of a large baking dish. Place the coated chicken thighs on the other side of the dish.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75 °C) and the vegetables are tender.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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