Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken & Spring Veggies

(One Pan Comfort with a Fresh Spring Twist)

Juicy, golden chicken roasted with tender baby potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp asparagus, all coated in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. This one-pan meal is cozy enough for chilly nights but bright enough to welcome spring.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 2 carrots, sliced into chunks
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon slices, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Prep the veggies:
   On a large sheet pan, toss potatoes and carrots with 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Spread evenly.
3. Start roasting:
   Roast potatoes and carrots for 15 minutes (they take longer than asparagus).
4. Season the chicken:
   In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
   Rub mixture all over the chicken.
5. Add chicken to pan:
   Remove sheet pan from oven and nestle chicken among the veggies.
6. Continue roasting:
   Roast for 20 minutes.
7. Add asparagus:
   Toss asparagus with remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil and add to the pan.
8. Final roast:
   Return to oven and cook another 10–15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F and veggies are tender.
9. Finish & serve:
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve straight from the pan for rustic vibes
• Add crusty bread to soak up that lemon butter sauce
• Pair with a light salad for extra freshness

Wheels & Meals Signature Twists

• Extra Crispy: Broil chicken 2–3 minutes at the end
• Herb Boost: Add fresh thyme or rosemary
• Lighter Option: Reduce butter and increase lemon juice
• Add-On: Toss in cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness

RV-Friendly Notes

✔ One pan = easy cleanup
✔ Minimal prep
✔ Flexible ingredients
✔ Great for outdoor cooking setups

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving – Serves 4)

• Calories: ~520
• Protein: ~38g
• Carbs: ~28g
• Fat: ~28g