Spring Dinner Sheet Pan Chicken (Printable)

A flavorful spring dinner with chicken, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes baked together for easy cooking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 pounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

→ Seasonings and Marinade

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for effortless cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried Italian herbs, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
03 - Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange zucchini slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion wedges around the chicken.
04 - Drizzle the prepared marinade evenly over the chicken and vegetables, gently tossing the vegetables to ensure even coating.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
06 - If desired, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to lightly brown the vegetables and enhance color.
07 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, which honestly might be the best part of dinner on a busy night.
  • The chicken stays incredibly juicy while the vegetables caramelize just enough to taste like they were tended to with real care.
  • It tastes like spring showed up on your plate, but it takes barely longer than ordering takeout.
02 -
  • Don't skip checking the chicken's internal temperature—it's the difference between juicy dinner and disappointing dryness, and a instant-read thermometer is the cheapest insurance policy you'll ever buy.
  • If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, gently pound them to an even thickness before seasoning, which ensures they finish cooking at the same time as everything else on the pan.
03 -
  • If your pan doesn't fit everything comfortably, don't crowd it—use two sheets and rotate them halfway through, which actually helps everything brown more evenly.
  • For meal prep, you can assemble the whole pan the night before and store it covered in the fridge, then just pop it in the oven when you get home from work.
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