Name: Rosemary Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 38 min
Ingredients: 5-6 bone-in chicken thighs ((with or without skin)); about 25 little potatoes ((halved)); 2 Tbsp lemon juice ((or juice from half of a lemon)); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp fresh rosemary ((minced or 1 tsp dried)); 3 garlic cloves ((minced)); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; 2 Tbsp dijon mustard

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This Rosemary Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner combines juicy chicken thighs and tender baby potatoes with fresh rosemary, garlic, and lemon for an easy meal that cooks together on one pan. With about 8 minutes of prep and mostly hands-off cooking, it’s exactly the kind of dinner I want on a busy weeknight.

Use fresh or dried rosemary, leave the skin on the chicken or remove it, and add the optional Dijon mustard for a little extra tang and flavor. You can also swap in or add vegetables your family actually eats. One pan, simple ingredients, and fewer dishes waiting for you after dinner-always a win.

A flavorful homemade chicken dinner featuring chicken, mini potatoes, lemon juice and herbs, baked on a sheet pan.

Serves: 5
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes

Ingredients:

5-6 bone-in chicken thighs (with or without skin)
about 25 little potatoes (halved)
2 Tbsp lemon juice (or juice from half of a lemon)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh rosemary (minced) or 1 tsp dried
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Optional:
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard

Fresh potatoes, lemons, garlic, chicken, rosemary, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and seasonings on a rustic wooden surface for delicious homemade dish preparation.

Get the full printable instructions at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

How to Get Crispy Chicken and Golden Potatoes on One Pan

For the best texture, pat the chicken thighs dry before seasoning and place them skin-side up on the sheet pan. Arrange the potatoes cut-side down so the flat surface has direct contact with the hot pan, helping them brown as they roast.

Give everything enough room on the pan rather than piling the ingredients on top of each other. Crowding can trap moisture and cause the chicken and potatoes to steam instead of roast.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425º F. Trim your chicken thighs and remove the skin if you’d like. Pat them dry with clean paper towels and place them in a bowl with the halved potatoes. Add in the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic and rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss everything around until it’s evenly coated.

Fresh baby potatoes and seasoned raw chicken thighs in a glass bowl for a delicious homemade meal. Perfect for easy, flavorful cooking with herbs and spices on a wooden surface.

Step 2: Place the chicken, skin side up (or the side that would have skin if it was still there), on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Arrange the potatoes around the chicken thighs, cut side down. I usually add a bit more rosemary at this point because it looks so pretty and fresh, but that is totally optional.

resh baby potatoes and seasoned raw chicken thighs coated with lemon juice, oil and herbs on a sheet pan ready for baking

Step 3: Place in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through. The potatoes should be tender and the chicken should be 165º F. If using the dijon mustard, brush a little over the top of each chicken thigh and broil 6 inches from the top for 2-3 minutes. I usually do 2 without for my kiddos that don’t like mustard.

Chicken and potatoes with herbs topped with dijon mustard, perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Made with fresh ingredients, this comforting dish is loaded with flavor and ideal for family meals.

Simply Made Tips:

Prefer more veggies? This recipe is so easy to customize! Sub your favorites for the potatoes or just add some extras in. Zucchini and red onion make a great addition with no adjustments to time or cook temp.
If you’re looking for more sheet pan dinners, try our Jerk Chicken and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner or Spicy Cajun Sheet Pan Dinner for a beefy option.

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Rosemary Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

This easy Rosemary Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner combines juicy chicken thighs and tender baby potatoes with lemon, garlic, and rosemary. With just a few minutes of prep and mostly hands-off cooking, it’s a simple one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Beth

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 30

Total Time 38

Servings

Ingredients

5-6 bone-in chicken thighs (with or without skin)
about 25 little potatoes (halved)
2 Tbsp lemon juice (or juice from half of a lemon)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh rosemary (minced or 1 tsp dried)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Optional:

2 Tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425º F. Trim the chicken thighs and remove the skin if you'd like. Pat them dry with clean paper towels and place them in a bowl with the halved potatoes. Add in the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic and rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss everything around until it's evenly coated.
Place chicken, skin side up (or the side that would have skin if it was still there), on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Arrange potatoes around the chicken thighs, cut side down. I usually add a bit more rosemary at this point because it looks so pretty and fresh, but that is totally optional.
Place in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through. The potatoes should be tender and the chicken should be 165º F. If using the dijon mustard, brush a little over the top of each chicken thigh and broil 6 inches from the top for 2-3 minutes. I usually do 2 without for my kiddos that don’t like mustard.