Description
This chicken sheet pan dinner is juicy, colorful, and unbelievably easy your weeknight lifesaver when time is short but you still crave a hearty, homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for vegetables)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: Fresh parsley, Lemon wedges, Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, coat chicken cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine red onion, bell peppers, potatoes, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread veggies in an even layer and nestle seasoned chicken among them.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F and veggies are tender. For extra color, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon, or grated Parmesan. Enjoy as-is or with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the juices!
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan use two if needed. Cutting everything to similar sizes ensures even cooking, and a meat thermometer helps you nail that perfect chicken doneness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg