By: The Real Food DietitiansUpdated: 3/7/23
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These 14 Sheet Pan Chicken Recipes are healthy, easy, and perfect for weekly meal prep or busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast. Featuring a variety of options, each recipe uses wholesome ingredients to create irresistible bold flavors. Try them all, or pick your favorite for a meal the whole family can enjoy!
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Nutrition Spotlight: Chicken
Budget-friendly and versatile, chicken comes in several different cuts and has a fairly neutral flavor making it a great option for a variety of meals including sheet pan chicken recipes, casseroles, soups, slow cooker meals, and more. However, that’s not the only reason why we love it.
Chicken is an excellent source of complete protein and is particularly rich in B vitamins along with some additional minerals. As a result, consuming chicken can help with:
- Muscle building and repair
- Enhancing feelings of satiety after eating
- Supporting immune function
- Improving bone health
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Sheet Pan Chicken Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again
These sheet pan chicken recipes are so convenient. They’re budget-friendly and quick to prepare, and incredibly easy to clean up, too, since everything cooks right on one pan. Even better, the leftovers are great for packed lunches or quick meals the following day. Needless to say, we’re big fans of sheet pan chicken dinners and incorporate them into our dinner rotation often. As a result, we have quite a few favorites to share.
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One-Pan Chicken Caesar Veggie Bake
A unique way to use Caesar dressing, this veggie bake features juicy chicken combined with tender roasted veggies topped with tangy Caesar dressing for a complete meal you can whip up in minutes.
Gluten-Free | Whole30 | Dairy-Free | Nut-Free
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Harvest Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner (with Maple-Dijon Dressing)
Embrace the flavors of fall with this sheet pan chicken dinner. Warm and tender autumnal vegetables combine with seasoned chicken breasts and a simple Maple-Dijon dressing that’s perfect for dipping, dunking, or drizzling.
Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Grain-Free | Dairy-Free
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies (15 Minute Prep Time)
This one-pan wonder of a meal is a complete game-changer when it comes to making dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep time needed, the veggies are cooked to tender perfection, the chicken is kept ultra juicy, and the entire meal is on the table in under an hour. Winner, winner chicken dinner!
Whole30 | Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Grain-Free | Dairy-Free | Paleo
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Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Veggie Bake
This sheet pan balsamic chicken veggie bake is high-protein, full of nutrients, and loaded with tangy balsamic flavor in every bite. Tried, tested, and true, this recipe has been a crowd favorite for years and is great to make in advance for quick meals throughout the week.
Whole30 | Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Grain-Free | Dairy-Free | Paleo
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Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Thighs with Broccoli (Easy and Healthy)
Simple? Check. Flavorful? Check. Budget-friendly? Check. These chipotle chicken thighs tick off all our boxes for a family-friendly recipe. Plus, when paired with roasted broccoli and red onions, it’s super nutritious, too. Made with ingredients you’re likely to have on hand, this meal is sure to become a staple in your weekly dinner rotation.
Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Grain-Free | Dairy-Free | Paleo
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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Veggies with Tzatziki Sauce
Run, don’t walk to your kitchen to gather the ingredients for this recipe! Every bit as delicious as it is colorful, it has all the Mediterranean flavors you look forward to in a Greek-inspired dish. We’re talking briny olives, tangy lemon, creamy feta, and more. The only complaint you’ll receive is that there aren’t extra helpings when it runs out!
Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Grain-Free
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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Veggies
The ultimate good-for-you comfort food, these shawarma chicken bowls feature all the warm, cozy flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine in the convenience of a sheet pan recipe. Topped with a creamy cilantro-lime sauce this dish is so good you’ll be tempted to lick the bowl.
Whole30 | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Grain-Free | Dairy-Free | Paleo
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Sheet Pan Artichoke Chicken with Goat Cheese
You’re going to love the tangy lemon-thyme flavor, juicy chicken thighs, and slightly nutty roasted artichokes in this recipe. Topped with a sprinkle of creamy goat cheese, you get an explosion of tantalizing flavors and satisfying textures that will leave you and your guests coming back for more.
Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Grain-Free
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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies
One bite of this meal and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a warm island on the Mediterranean sea. The combination of chicken veggies, herbs, and spices all dressed up with a lemon tahini dressing is guaranteed to make your tastebuds sing.
Whole30 | Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Grain-Free | Dairy-Free
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One-Dish Chicken Fajita Bake
Enjoy all the sizzle of your favorite Mexican dish from the comfort of your own home with this easy chicken fajita bake. Serve it in tortillas, over rice, or on a bed of lettuce for a crowd-pleasing meal that fits a variety of dietary needs.
Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Whole30 | Nut-Free | Egg-Free
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Bake
A simple one-pan recipe, this chicken bacon ranch sweet potato bake uses just 7 ingredients to create bold, highly-palatable flavors in a nutritious dish the whole family will enjoy. Ready in 35 minutes, it’s sure to become an instant favorite in your weekly dinner lineup.
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Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and baked to perfection, these chicken nuggets are loved by kids and adults alike. Paired with a tangy honey mustard dipping sauce, they’re perfect for pairing with all your favorite sides.
Egg-Free | Gluten-Free | Nut-Free | Dairy-Free
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One-Pan Teriyaki Chicken Veggie Bake
Skip takeout, and opt for this one-pan teriyaki chicken veggie bake instead! Nutrient-dense veggies and satisfying protein are coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, providing all the classic flavors you love with good-for-you ingredients, too!
Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Whole30 | Egg-Free
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Buffalo Chicken Strips with Buffalo Ranch
A delicious alternative to the ever-popular boneless buffalo wings, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for game days, party appetizers, easy weeknight meals, and everything in between.
Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Whole30 | Grain-Free
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Our Favorite Sheet Pan Set
We all love our set of NordicWare aluminum sheet pans for making sheet pan recipes like this one, as well as baked goods. NordicWare is 100%made in USAin Minneapolis, Minnesota (we love that, being from the Midwest ourselves) and because they’re sturdy (foods don’t burn easily on them) and made from pure, uncoated natural aluminum (aka, easy to clean!)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you prevent sheet pan chicken recipes from drying out in the oven?
There are many different techniques that can be applied to prevent chicken from drying out as it bakes. However, a tip that can be applied to most sheet pan chicken recipes is to bake them at a lower heat and to let the chicken rest in order to redistribute its juices once it is finished.
What oven temperature should I use for sheet pan chicken recipes?
We give specific baking instructions and temperatures for each recipe, but in general, you want to bake chicken between 350° F and 450° F.
Is it best to cook chicken in the oven covered or uncovered?
Unless a recipe specifically states otherwise, there is no need to cover chicken as it bakes.
How to Store
Depending on the ingredients used, each recipe will have a different timespan for storage. So, be sure to take a look at the recipe card of the meal you’re making for specific instructions. However, in general, once cooled, sheet pan chicken recipes can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Or, if you want to plan ahead of time or cook in bulk, place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Our Favorite Meal Prep Containers
These are our favorite meal-prep containers that we’ve been using for many years to pack away lunches and dinners that are ready to go. We love the airtight glass storage that is freezer-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe and has lock-in-place lids. They sell out often, so snag an 8-pack set for yourself when they’re available!
How to Reheat
When you’re ready to eat, let any frozen leftovers thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, warm them in the microwave. Or, arrange them in an even layer on a greased sheet pan, and place them back in the oven at 350º F until your desired temperature is reached.
When to Serve Sheet Pan Chicken Recipes
Personally, we don’t think there’s ever a bad time to whip up one of these sheet pan chicken recipes. However, we’re particularly fond of them when it comes to quick, nutritious weeknight meals and easy meal prep! Whether you’re feeding your own family or hosting a post-practice feast, they’re guaranteed to fit the bill providing exactly what you need.
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Virginia saysI was hoping you could help me with an issue I have whenever I make a sheet pan dinner. There is so much liquid that everything just sort of steams and doesn’t get brown. I made the harvest chicken with maple dijon dressing. Everything was cooked but the vegetables were kind of mushy & watery. I used a full size sheet pan so there was room in between the vegetables and chicken, I heated the pan in the oven & sprayed it with cooking spray before putting the vegetables on it. I absolutely love roasted vegetables and sheet pan recipes but haven’t really had much success with them. Thanks.
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- Jessie Shafer says
Hi Virginia, you are trying all of the right things – a larger sheet pan, spacing out the ingredients, heating the sheet pan prior. The one other thing I would suggest is seeking out natural chicken that doesn’t have a saline solution added to it (as a plumper). Some chicken contains this additives and leeches a lot of liquid when cooking.
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