Three Easy One-Pan Chicken Dinners
Three Easy One-Pan Chicken Dinners is a intermediate American with Asian influence recipe that serves 4. 550 calories per serving.
Prep: 1 hr 10 min | Cook: 1 hr | Total: 2 hrs 15 min
Cost: $27.40 total, $6.85 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 whole Lemon (zested and juiced for marinade)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil (for marinade and cooking)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced for marinade and cooking)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (for marinade)
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano (for marinade)
- to taste Salt (for seasoning marinade, potatoes, chicken, and rice)
- to taste Black pepper (for seasoning marinade, potatoes, chicken, and rice)
- 600 grams Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into chunks for roasting)
- 1 bag (microwavable) Green beans (or any green vegetable, steamed)
- 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken cutlets)
- 3 tablespoons Butter (softened, divided between veggies and marinade)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (for creamy parmesan topping)
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts (for spicy soy noodles, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (for seasoning chicken)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (for seasoning chicken)
- 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (vegetable or canola) (for cooking chicken and sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (for flavoring sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (minced for sauce)
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste for spice)
- 120 grams Dried pasta (spaghetti or linguine) (broken to fit pan)
- 1.5 cups Water (for cooking noodles)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar (adds tanginess and sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar (for balancing sauce flavors)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 4 pieces Skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (for crispy chicken thighs and rice)
- 1 small Yellow onion (chopped for rice flavor)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced for rice)
- 1.5 cups Long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups Chicken stock (for cooking rice)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for rice flavor)
Instructions
Prepare lemon garlic marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
Time: PT5M
Prepare potatoes with marinade
Cut 600 grams of Yukon Gold potatoes into chunks. Place in a large ovenproof skillet or roasting pan. Pour half of the lemon garlic marinade over the potatoes and sprinkle with a little extra salt. Toss to coat evenly.
Time: PT10M
Roast potatoes
Place the skillet with potatoes in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C). Roast for 25 minutes until tender and developing flavor on the bottom.
Time: PT25M
Temperature: 400°F
Cook green beans
While potatoes roast, cook 1 bag of green beans in the microwave according to package instructions or steam until tender. Set aside.
Time: PT5M
Marinate chicken
Toss 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the remaining lemon garlic marinade. Let marinate while potatoes cook.
Time: PT5M
Combine vegetables and chicken in pan
After 25 minutes, stir potatoes in the pan. Add cooked green beans and dot with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Place marinated chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the pan.
Time: PT5M
Prepare creamy parmesan topping
In a small bowl, mix the reserved marinade with 1 tablespoon softened butter, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
Time: PT5M
Bake chicken and vegetables
Return the skillet to the oven at 400°F (205°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and topping is golden and bubbly.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 400°F
Garnish and serve
Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and optional lemon slices. Serve hot.
Time: PT5M
Prepare chicken for spicy soy noodles
Cut 2 chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Set aside.
Time: PT5M
Cook chicken to develop crust
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and heat until hot. Add chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes to develop a crust. Stir and cook until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium-high
Prepare ginger garlic oil
Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet. Add minced 1 tablespoon ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté briefly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium
Add noodles and liquids
Add 120 grams broken dried pasta to the skillet. Pour in 1.5 cups water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium
Simmer noodles and add chicken
Simmer noodles for about 5 minutes, adding more water if needed to keep noodles submerged. Add the partially cooked chicken back to the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar over the mixture and stir.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: Medium
Finish cooking and garnish
Cook until noodles are tender and sauce is creamy. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Time: PT3M
Prepare chicken thighs and onion for crispy chicken and rice
Chop 1 small yellow onion. Season 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs liberally with salt and pepper.
Time: PT5M
Sear chicken thighs
Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: Medium-high
Cook onion and garlic for rice
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet with chicken drippings. Sauté chopped onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: Medium
Toast rice and add stock
Add 1.5 cups uncooked long grain white rice to the skillet. Stir to coat rice with butter and onion mixture. Pour in 3 cups chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium
Bake chicken and rice
Nestle chicken thighs back into the skillet on top of the rice, skin side up, without submerging them. Bring to a simmer on the stove, then transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed.
Time: PT35M
Temperature: 400°F
Garnish and serve crispy chicken and rice
Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 45g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 18g
- Fiber
- 5g
Dietary info: Contains gluten, Contains dairy, Contains egg, Contains soy, high-protein, high-fiber
Allergens: Dairy, Egg (mayonnaise), Gluten (pasta, soy sauce)
Last updated: March 17, 2026






