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    Home » Recipes » Chicken » One-Pan Roast Chicken and Kale

    One-Pan Roast Chicken and Kale

    Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Modified: Apr 1, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    Close-up of chicken pieces resting on a bed of roast kale, onions, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower

    Roast chicken and kale. One pan. Complete meal. Easy clean-up.

    Who wouldn't want that?

    But wait, wait...don't let me stop there.

    Tasty. Nutritious. Comforting. Hearty. DELICIOUS.

    A rectangular pan containing roast chicken and vegetables

    My niece, Tina cooked up a one-pan roast chicken and kale dish for me and my family this past summer, and besides being thrilled that she was getting into cooking and wanted to make a meal for us, it was also so simple and so good!

    I loved it so much in so many ways that I was inspired to make it myself once I got back to Hong Kong!

    A piece of roast chicken and vegetables on a serving spoon being lifted from a pan

    I have tweaked the recipe a bit to make it my own, but it is essentially the same and it has become one of our favorite meals. And if you haven't noticed, I've added more vegetables to the mix than just kale...but you can also be a purist and keep it to chicken and kale!

    Who can say no to juicy chicken with flavorful crispy skin, sitting on a bed of roasted kale and vegetables that have all been flavored by the chicken and spices? Not me!

    And again...all. Cooked. In. One. Pan!

    A fork and knife resting on a white round plate containing roast chicken and kale and cauliflower and sweet potatoes

    We are all always looking for simple meals that are easy to prepare and taste delicious, and this recipe definitely qualifies. And the cleanup afterward is no sweat!

    This roast chicken and kale dish is sure to become one of your go-to recipes for weeknights...or any night! I'd say this is definitely a winner winner, chicken dinner! 😉

    ~ Lisa.

    One-Pan Roast Chicken and Kale

    All cooked in one pan for easy prep and clean-up, this dish is definitely a winner-winner chicken dinner!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Western
    Keyword: chicken
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Makes: 8 servings
    Calories: 559kcal
    Author: Lisa from A Day in the Kitchen

    Ingredients

    Vegetables:

    • 3-4 large bunches of kale, washed, leaves removed from ribs
    • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into chunks
    • ½ medium sized cauliflower, cut into small chunks
    • ½ onion, thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup light olive oil
    • Salt and Pepper

    Chicken:

    • 8 chicken thighs, skin-on
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 ¾ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • Lemon wedges for garnishing, if desired

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven 400 deg F. (200C).
    • Toss kale leaves, sweet potato, and cauliflower together with oil.
    • Spread vegetables evenly in a large baking dish.
    • Layer sliced onions on top of the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Combine sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika and mix well.
    • Sprinkle half of seasoning on the bottom side of the chicken thighs.
    • Layer the chicken on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.
    • Sprinkle remaining half of seasoning over the top of the chicken thighs.
    • Cover pan with pan lid or foil and bake for 25 minutes.
    • Remove cover and roast for another 35 minutes until chicken is cooked (internal temperature should be 165 deg F) and vegetables are tender.
    • Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

    Notes

    • Boneless or bone-in chicken thighs work for this recipe.
    • Feel free to use other chicken pieces besides thighs, but using skin-on pieces makes for more flavorful chicken.
    • Toss in other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, etc. or stick with all kale if you do not want a vegetable mix.
    • Toss in garlic cloves with the skins still on to roast with the chicken and vegetables and you'll have creamy roasted garlic to go with the meal!
    • Don't worry if the pan is really full when it's ready to go in the oven. I pack a lot of kale into the pan, but it cooks down and everything will be about half the height it was when it went in!
    • Rice Option: Rinse 1 ½ cups long-grain rice and spread in bottom of baking dish. Add 2 cups chicken broth. Continue with the recipe as stated with the vegetables and chicken and cooking time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 559kcal
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    **Recipe Notes updated April 4th, 2020 with the option to include rice in the pan.


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    1. Deanna

      October 27, 2020 at 4:52 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! so easy to make, doesn't have a bunch of dishes to clean up after, easy to improvise if you don't have all the ingredients.
      Adding the rice was a great idea since the rice soaks in the flavours from the dish.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 28, 2020 at 7:03 am

        I so glad that you tried it and liked it, Deanna! I love it with the rice on the bottom, too!

        Reply
        • Caitríona

          February 19, 2022 at 8:08 am

          Do you think it would be possible to use quinoa or something instead of rice?

          Reply
          • Lisa

            February 19, 2022 at 9:08 am

            Yes, this would absolutely work with quinoa!

            Reply
    2. Robyn

      April 08, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Delicious. Lovely flavours and simple to prepare. Will cook again, and next time try with rice combo

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 08, 2020 at 9:46 am

        Thanks, Robyn! I'm so glad you liked it, and you will love it with the rice!

        Reply
        • Robyn

          June 09, 2020 at 2:34 pm

          Lisa, I made this last night with the rice. Very tasty.Used chicken breasts, just removed them a little earlier to 'rest' and allow the sweet potato to continue cooking. Clean plates all round!

          Reply
          • Lisa

            June 09, 2020 at 6:23 pm

            Clean plates are a great sign! Thanks so much for the update!

            Reply
    3. Millie J.

      April 10, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Oh, I want to cook this - I have a half-chicken that I was planning to roast, and a bunch of kale, and this would be a great way to combine them! One question: To me a "sheet pan" has a very low rim, whereas a baking dish has a higher rim like a cake pan. Which one do you use, and what are its dimensions (more or less)? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 10, 2019 at 12:08 pm

        Thanks for the question, Millie. I used a baking dish with higher rims to keep everything contained, similar in size to a lasagna pan...about 9x13. My niece uses a big turkey roasting pan when she makes this recipe. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    4. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      January 18, 2019 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      One pan dinners really are life savers, especially this time of year! The last thing I want to do during a busy week is fuss with a lot of clean up after dinner. Love that you added some sweet potatoes in there with the kale and chicken!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 18, 2019 at 8:25 pm

        Thanks, Leanne! I find using a mix of vegetables not only provides flavor, but it also offers variety for those who may not like kale as much!

        Reply
    5. Denise@urbnspice

      January 17, 2019 at 4:03 am

      5 stars
      Your Chicken and Kale one-sheet dinner looks amazing,Lisa! I am all about adding more veggies like you did and am so inspired to try this dish. Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 18, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        Thanks, Denise! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Philip - Chef Sous Chef

      January 17, 2019 at 12:56 am

      A perfect healthy and simple weeknight meal. That chicken skin looks crispy!

      Reply
    7. Elaine

      January 16, 2019 at 5:54 am

      5 stars
      Sheet pan dinners are the BEST! So easy, so good and such easy clean-up as well. This chicken looks delicious!

      Reply
    8. Jessica

      January 16, 2019 at 2:16 am

      5 stars
      LOVE one-pan dinners! And really am enjoying the kale you've added into this recipe - goes so well with the other flavours!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 18, 2019 at 7:48 pm

        Thanks, Jessica!

        Reply

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