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Cozy Baked Chicken Dinner for a Quiet Weeknight at Home

Best Cozy Baked Chicken Dinner for Weeknight Meals

Cozy baked chicken dinner perfect for heartwarming weeknight dinners. Try this slow family dinner recipe thats easy and comforting. Discover the perfect meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks preferred)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and position the rack in the center. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for two minutes. Working in batches, sear the chicken pieces skin-side down for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a clean plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the chopped onion for two minutes. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  4. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, then add diced potatoes and sliced carrots around the pieces. Pour chicken broth over everything, then sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary evenly across the cozy baked chicken dinner.
  5. Cover the skillet tightly with foil or a fitted lid, then transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking that the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature at the thickest part.
  6. Remove the cover and increase oven temperature to 450°F for the final 8-10 minutes to crisp the skin slightly. The sauce should have reduced by half and vegetables should be fork-tender.