This Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Artichokes recipe is a super simple weeknight dinner recipe that everyone loves and is fancy enough to serve when company comes over. 

Lemon Chicken with red potatoes and artichokes

Baked Lemon Chicken 

This recipe is based on Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken. I love Ina’s lemon chicken, but over the years I found myself making a few adaptions. First, I used boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of skin-on chicken breasts to make the dish a little healthier. Second, I added my sides to the pan, red potatoes and artichokes, and let them cook along with the chicken.

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The second change has been a game-changer for me because I can quickly prep this recipe and then help with kids with homework. Then all I have to do before dinner is slice some homemade bread or make a nice green leafy salad. For dessert, my Zesty Lemon Bars would be lovely! 

Baked Lemon Chicken

If you’re looking for more quick and easy chicken dinners, then try my Monterey Chicken, Healthier Orange Chicken, and Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup. 

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COOK’S NOTE – LEMON CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND ARTICHOKES:

  • This baked lemon chicken recipe makes a lot of pan drippings. I like to use 1/4 cup of warm pan drippings to cover baby spinach leaves for a salad. I then garnish the salad with some of my homemade croutons! 
  • Sometimes I like to add 2 Tablespoons of capers on top of the chicken while it cooks, and then I serve the chicken, potatoes, artichokes, and some of the pan sauce over cooked linguine. Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and you’ve got a killer dinner on your hands! 
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COOK’S TOOLS – BAKED LEMON CHICKEN:

  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • food thermometer

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Baked Lemon Chicken recipe
4.67 from 9 votes

Lemon Chicken with Red Potatoes and Artichokes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
4 people
This Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Artichokes recipe is a super simple weeknight dinner recipe that everyone loves and is fancy enough to serve when company comes over.

Ingredients
 
 

FOR THE CHICKEN:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 9 large garlic cloves minced (about 3 Tablespoons)
  • cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 pound small red potatoes quartered
  • 9 ounce box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
  • 1 large whole lemon cut into 8 wedges

FOR GARNISH:

  • fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Move oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Be careful to not let the garlic brown! Take the saucepan off the heat and whisk in the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Step 1
  • Pour half of the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Step 2
  • Take a couple pieces of paper towel and pat the chicken dry. Nestle the chicken in the pan and sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Step 3
  • Evenly distribute the potatoes and artichokes over the chicken.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Step 4
  • Pour the remaining olive oil mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Step 5
  • Evenly distribute the lemon wedges.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Step 6
  • Depending on the size of the chicken, bake for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Cover the pan with foil and allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve with pan juices and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
    Baked Lemon Chicken recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 1180mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 36.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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This Baked Lemon Chicken recipe first appeared on FFF on July 15, 2013. I’ve since updated the pictures and the recipe. You can see the original picture below.

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14 Comments

  1. Dena Martin says:

    Definitely a must try recipe… I’m thinking a citrus and herb rice pilaf and grilled asparagus. Thanks!

  2. Renee Goerger says:

    Delicious dinner! The flavor is wonderful and the steps are easy!

  3. Oh man this is perfect for Spring! Love this easy weeknight dinner recipe – thanks!

  4. Sarah Tevis says:

    This looks so good! I have never tried artichokes just by themselves, but this meal makes me want to!. Thanks for the recipe, I’m pinning it for later!

    1. Sarah, enjoy! And thanks for the pin! 🙂

  5. YUM!! The BEST Lemon Chicken I’ve ever had!

  6. I love lemon chicken! Looks so delicious and healthy – perfect for dinner.

  7. This lemon chicken looks amazing And I love artichokes So this is definitely a perfect meal for me! need to try this!

  8. Amy | The Cook Report says:

    This looks like such a tasty and healthy weeknight dinner!

  9. Chris Collins says:

    I love the combination of lemon and chicken, so I’m super excited to try this! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

  10. Lemon chicken is our go-to for a light spring dish. Perfect with some potatoes and veggies.

  11. Lynne | 365 Days of Baking and More says:

    Sounds like the perfect dinner to me!
    Love the flavor of the lemon and the artichokes with the chicken, two of my favorites!

    1. I agree, I love the bright and vibrant flavors of this dish.

  12. Lynn Franklin says:

    Really good. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is that my 1 recommendation is to par cook the potatoes first. Or cut them smaller so they get done with the chicken. I had to leave it in the oven a lot longer to get the potatoes cooked which meant I overcooked the chicken. Else, awesome recipe as I’m a huge lemon fan. I also added some grape tomatoes to the dish too.