EASY CHICKEN AND POTATOES

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Since returning to work after having my daughter, I have a lot on my plate just like every other mom out there. To make life easier, I came up with this time-saving recipe. I make it once a week now. -Lisa Turco, Cumberland, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound red potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove chicken from pan; discard drippings., In same pan, combine potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary and remaining oil, salt and pepper; return chicken to pan., Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.