Healthy Easy Sheet Pan Chicken (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken and spring veggies roasted together for a wholesome, easy meal ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced into wedges
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

→ Marinade

08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Arrange chicken breasts on the prepared sheet pan. Brush both sides with half of the marinade mixture.
04 - In a large bowl, toss all vegetables with the remaining marinade until evenly coated.
05 - Scatter the marinated vegetables around the chicken breasts on the sheet pan in a single layer.
06 - Place in preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pan simplicity means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
  • Packed with fresh spring vegetables for a nutrient-dense meal
  • Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Naturally gluten-free and low-carb to fit various dietary needs
  • Perfect for meal prep—leftovers taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Cut vegetables into uniform sizes so they cook evenly
  • Don't skip the resting time—it makes all the difference in juiciness
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken
  • Double-check that Dijon mustard and other packaged ingredients are gluten-free if needed
  • Make extra marinade to drizzle over the finished dish for added brightness
  • This recipe doubles easily for meal prep or feeding a crowd
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