Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Description
The recipe combines sliced chicken breast with a variety of fresh vegetables cut into bite-sized pieces on a large sheet pan. A vinaigrette made from balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper is whisked together and poured over the chicken and veggies. Tossing ensures everything is coated before arranging them in a single layer for even roasting.
Baked at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, the vegetables become crisp-tender while the chicken cooks through. The addition of halved cherry tomatoes at the end adds a fresh pop and juiciness when tossed briefly before serving. The dish's texture combines roasted vegetables’ slight caramelization with tender, mildly sweet chicken strips.
This sheet pan meal can be served as is for a balanced entrée or over pasta with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top to add richness. The vegetables are adaptable and can be swapped for other roasting-friendly options depending on preference.
The notes mention that for softer vegetables, cooking time can be extended by roasting the chicken whole or starting the vegetables first and adding chicken strips later. Adding tomatoes during cooking results in a juicier, softer tomato texture while adding them after preserves their freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini about 340 g), ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, small-medium
- 1 to 2 to 2 yellow squash about 340 g), ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, small-medium
- 1 red orange or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into 1-inch pieces, medium
- 1 broccoli about 340 g), stem trimmed, and florets cut into 1-inch pieces or so, medium head
- 1 to 1 ½ to 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into thin strips, boneless skinless
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil avocado oil, or canola/vegetable oil
- 1 to 2 to 2 tablespoons honey depending on how sweet you want it
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt I use coarse, kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper I use coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 to 2 cups cherry tomato halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the chopped veggies evenly on a large sheet pan (about 11X18-inches or so). Lay the chicken strips on top of the vegetables.
- In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, basil, oregano, salt and pepper (if the honey is too thick to whisk in evenly, microwave or heat the mixture for a few seconds and then whisk together). Pour the mixture over the chicken and veggies.
- Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are coated with the sauce. Arrange the ingredients in an even layer again making sure the chicken pieces aren't overlapping each other.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the vegetables are sizzling and crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through. Add the cherry tomatoes into the mix and give a quick toss.
- Serve immediately (as is, or over pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese).
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes during cooking for a juicier, roasted tomato flavor or toss them in at the end for fresh bursts.
- Vegetables can be swapped with other roast-friendly veggies like asparagus, brussels sprouts, or cauliflower to suit your preference.
- For more tender vegetables, roast chicken breasts whole and increase cooking time to around 20 minutes, or start roasting veggies first and add chicken strips after 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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