I love this because there are no extra pots and pans to clean afterward, and there are so many ways to serve this dish full of veggie power. It’s perfect for those nights when I want to clean out the fridge and still have a delicious dinner! Imagine you come home from work tired, but you need to eat and feed your family. All I want is to somehow magically make that dinner happen. Well, this sheet pan chicken meal comes pretty close to magic. All I have to do is dice the meat and veggies, and spread them out on my sheet pan. Then I season everything liberally with a quick marinade, then pop it all in the oven. Meanwhile, I just relax and sip on some well-earned wine while dinner cooks itself in about 30 minutes. Sounds good, right? Well, let me tell you more…
Ingredients Needed
Chicken: I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, as they are easy and yield juicy, tender bites. But if you prefer white meat, feel free to use chicken breast or chicken tenders. White meat will bake 5-8 minutes faster than dark meat. Veggies: Truly rainbow colored to make it look pretty. We used multi colored bell peppers, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, red onion and broccoli. Marinade: Olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, fresh parsley, red chili flakes, salt, pepper. Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated for garnish.
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Recipe
To make the marinade, I grab a small bowl and mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, fresh parsley, red chili flakes, and a bit of salt and pepper. Next, I take the marinade and toss it with the chicken and veggies in a large bowl. I make sure to mix everything thoroughly so that all the pieces are evenly coated. I preheat the oven to 400°F and make sure the rack is in the center position. I lightly coat a sheet pan with nonstick spray, then spread the marinated chicken and veggies in a single layer on the pan. I let them bake for about 30 minutes, and if they need a bit more crispiness, I pop them under the broiler for a few minutes. To finish, I garnish with some grated Parmesan and serve it right away while it’s hot and delicious While it bakes, check out our collection of favorite sheet pan dinners.
Alpana’s Tips
Serving Suggestions
Rice/brown rice/quinoa: I love topping up my rice, brown rice, or quinoa bowls with this sheet pan chicken and veggies. It adds so much flavor and makes a simple grain bowl really special. Pastas: I stir with any of my favorite pasta dishes, or couscous. My Pesto Pasta and Fettuccine Alfredo would be great with these chicken and veggies added in. Or serve it with simple egg noodles. Believe it or not, it’s great in tacos. I tried it!! (now a days I try everything in a taco) For low carb followers, it’s a complete meal in itself. One pan chicken with veggies dinner, yum. I also love turning it into a salad. Just add some fresh greens, maybe a vinaigrette, and it’s a whole new way to enjoy these flavors.
Variations
- You can try different proteins like sausage or salmon with the same recipe – it’s so versatile!
- Other veggies to play with: Potatoes and sweet potatoes are great here. They just need some heads up time to bake, so bake them 10 -12 minutes ahead of time before adding the rest of the veggies and chicken. Other vegetable options are brussels sprouts, green beans, asparagus, butternut squash, cauliflower and cherry tomatoes.
- When it comes to herbs, I sometimes like to use basil, rosemary, or thyme in this recipe. They add a different flavor dimension that’s really delicious. Though I love some of our complex recipes here on GypsyPlate, there are days when I just want something easy and quick, and sheet pan dinners are the way to go. My sheet pan chicken delivers big time on flavors, and it’s very kind to you. Make a giant try of this super easy chicken and vegetable one pan meal, and you are all good.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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