This fuss-free 30-minute sheet-pan chicken dinner with veggies is perfect for busy families who still want to eat a healthy, hot meal for dinner. Toss, bake, and serve. It is that easy!
Suitable for gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
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Easy Sheet Pan Dinner
So friends, sheet pan meals are one of my favorite meals as it’s literally a lifesaver on those weeknights that are so hectic. Plus, I love the idea that it is filling, has a great dose of veggies, and is easy to make. And minimal wash-up is the name of the game!
All you need to do is season the chicken and vegetables, toss them on a sheet pan, bake, and serve. It’s easy to mix and match the flavors to create a great dinner your family will love. And it’s just as easy as this awesome Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs dinner.
You’ll also like this minimal prep Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap and really crunchy Baked Ranch Chicken. So, so good.
Why Make This Recipe
- Simple – Made with pantry ingredients you probably already have.
- Feed a Crowd – Double or even triple this recipe to feed a crowd.
- Dietary – Suitable for gluten free diets.
What’s Needed
- Sweet Potatoes – They add color and a sweet flavor to this recipe. If you’re not a fan, feel free to use Yukon gold or red potatoes and adjust the cooking time.
- Olive Oil – Regular olive oil will be milder than extra virgin olive oil. You can use any vegetable oil you have on hand, such as canola or avocado oil.
- Chicken – Cube the boneless skinless chicken breasts so they cook through quicker. You can use whole pieces of chicken, but you will need to adjust the cooking time. You can also use chicken thighs. Always check for doneness using a meat thermometer.
- Veggies – We’ve selected white and red onion, bell pepper, and grape tomatoes. Use other vegetables like broccoli florets, cauliflower, yellow squash, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus.
- Ranch Seasoning – Use store-bought packets or make your own ranch seasoning blend. If your family loves spicy food, look for spicy ranch seasoning or add a bit of crushed red pepper to the chicken mixture. Slice up a few jalapenos and add them as well.
- Oregano – Oregano adds an earthy flavor that complements all of the ingredients. You can also use an Italian seasoning blend.
- Smoked Paprika – Smoked paprika has a wonderful smoky flavor. You can use regular paprika, but it’s worth it to splurge on the smoked paprika!
- Garlic Salt – Garlic salt brings everything together. Feel free to use regular salt and pepper and granulated or powdered garlic if that’s what you have.
How To Make This
With a little bit of slicing and dicing, and then let the oven do the rest. Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Peel and cube the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces and combine with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium bowl. Toss on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C for 15 minutes.
- While the potato is cooking, combine the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl.
- After the potatoes have cooked for 15 minutes, add the chicken mixture to the pan and evenly distribute it around the sweet potatoes.
- Return pan to the oven and then cook for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through, then serve.
Note: Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Bintu’s Tips And Variations
So, if you need to get this to stretch further, I have added in some tips for you.
- Cut all of your potatoes, veggies, and chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. Make sure everything is spread in a single layer for even cooking.
- Don’t skip pre-cooking the sweet potatoes, or they will not cook all the way through.
- Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- For easy cleanup, you can line your baking sheet with aluminum foil before baking.
- Top baked chicken with fresh herbs like fresh parsley or fresh thyme.
- Make it low-carb by using skinless thighs or breast and use low-carb veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli.
- Finish this off with some grated parmesan cheese.
- If you need to stretch this recipe, add additional potatoes and veggies. Just bake chicken and all on a large sheet pan instead.
- Need to stretch even further? Serve over rice like brown rice. Rice is an inexpensive way to bulk up a meal.
Storage
This recipe is great for meal prep for the whole family.
- Prep Ahead – All of the veggies and meat can be chopped in advance. Mix the chicken, veggies, oil, and seasonings and store in a bowl in the fridge for up to 12 hours in advance.
- Refrigerate – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Freeze – Combine chicken, veggies, oil, and seasonings. Pour into a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. When ready to cook, prepare sweet potatoes as directed, then add the bag of chicken and vegetables to the sheet pan.
FAQs
This recipe uses the powdered ranch dressing mix rather than ranch dressing. While ranch dressing can be used as a marinade, it will not impart the same level of flavor, and cooking times could be affected. We recommend using the powdered mix.
Using cubed boneless, skinless chicken breast is what makes this recipe cook so quickly. You can certainly use whole breasts (even skin on), wings, thighs, and chicken legs. It’s important to adjust cooking times accordingly and always check for doneness with a meat thermometer.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
More Chicken Recipes You May Like
For another sheet pan dinner, try easy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Dinner. Or this fragrant and delicious Easy Cinnamon Chicken. This Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken is another meal prep-friendly recipe.
Serving Suggestions
This is a meal in itself, but if you wanted to, you can serve it with some rice like Cilantro Lime Rice, or these Smothered Green Beans, and some cabbage or fresh, crusty bread.
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Did you make this recipe? Then I would love to hear how it turned out. Please leave a comment and star rating below. And I really appreciate you sharing this recipe with your family and friends. Enjoy every mouthful 😊🍲 – Bintu
Get The Ranch Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken and Veggies Recipe:
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound (454g) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 onions peeled and sliced (one red and one white for color)
- 1 bell pepper deseeded and diced large
- 14 grape tomatoes
- 1 ounce (28g) ranch seasoning 1 packet
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- garlic salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F /200 degrees C / gas 6 and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the sweet potato in the middle of the sheet pan and pour on 1 tablespoon of the oil. Mix until coated and then cook for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, peppers, onion, tomatoes, remaining oil, ranch seasoning, paprika, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
- Add the chicken mixture to the sheet pan, placing it around the sweet potatoes.
- Return sheet pan to the oven and cook for an additional 15 -18 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
Notes
- Cut all of your potatoes, veggies, and chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. Make sure everything is spread in a single layer for even cooking.
- Don’t skip pre-cooking the sweet potatoes, or they will not cook all the way through.
- Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- For easy cleanup, you can line your baking dish with aluminum foil before baking.
- Top baked chicken with fresh herbs like fresh parsley or fresh thyme.
- Make it low-carb by using skinless thighs or breast and use low-carb veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli.
- Finish this off with some grated parmesan cheese.
- If you need to stretch this recipe, add additional potatoes and veggies. Just bake chicken and all on a large sheet pan instead.
- Need to stretch even further? Serve over rice like brown rice. Rice is an inexpensive way to bulk up a meal.
- Storage – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Gail
I have made this twice. The first time I followed the recipe exactly. It was delicious! The second time I added veggies I had on hand very versatile recipe. I will make this often.