Let dinner be easy tonight with this one-pan chicken and potatoes baked with bacon and served with an herb sauce.
We all know that when it comes to dinner time, fuss-free is the way to go. When you are out to save some time and energy, nothing else beats an all-in-one-supper like this Chicken, Bacon and Potato Tray Bake.
Add this easy dinner recipe to your repertoire and you might just be scoring brownie points from the family AND you can just chill for a bit with a glass of wine… 
The great thing about this easy chicken tray bake is that it combines a simple, balanced meal with chicken thighs, bacon, baby potatoes, vine tomatoes and a very flavorful herb sauce. Because really, none of us has the muster to cook a meal that takes up all of your time (and most of your pans).
I used a store bought spice mix for my chicken and I loved the smoky bacon that literally crisps up in the oven for that crunch effect. Baby potatoes are perfect for tray bakes, as they don’t take up too much space and cooks pretty quick – smash them and top them with spoonfuls of herby sauce for a flavor explosion.
Click here for the herb sauce recipe.
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Easy One-Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Herb Sauce
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Juicy chicken thighs and crispy potatoes roasted together in one pan, then finished with a vibrant herb sauce. A simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chicken spice rub
- 1 lbs (400 gr) baby potatoes
- 0 lbs (125 gr) streaky bacon
- 1 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- salt and black pepper
- 1 lbs (300 gr) vine tomatoes
Instructions
- Rub the chicken thighs with spice rub and arrange them in an oven-safe baking tray.
- Place the baby potatoes and streaky bacon in between the chicken thighs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 30 minutes, covered with foil.
- Remove the foil and bake for a further 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place the vine tomatoes in the tray.
- Bake for the last 15 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and roasted.
- Prepare the herb sauce by chopping the herbs extra fine and combining them with olive oil and lemon zest.
- Serve the herb sauce with the tray bake.
Notes
- For extra crispy potatoes, toss them with olive oil and salt before adding them to the pan.
- Substitute bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for the thighs, increasing cooking time as needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs for this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs, but be aware that they may cook faster, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
What type of store-bought spice mix works best for the chicken?
A smoky barbecue or a herb-based spice mix complements the flavors of the bacon and herb sauce well.
How do I prepare the baby potatoes before baking?
You should wash the baby potatoes and smash them lightly before placing them on the tray to help them cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the herb sauce.
