Description
Sheet pan Chicken With Broccoli And Peppers Recipe delivers a comforting dinner that brings Mediterranean flavors right to your kitchen table. Packed with tender chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, this simple meal comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Supporting Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 400F, preparing for a delicious roasted meal.
- Create a flavor blend by whisking 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drop 1 lb chicken breast into the seasoning mixture, massaging every surface until the meat is completely coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken onto a clean baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces.
- Scatter 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced bell peppers around the chicken, creating a colorful landscape.
- Squeeze the juice from one entire lemon across the chicken and vegetables, adding a bright, zesty dimension.
- Slide the baking sheet into the hot oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for golden edges and ensuring chicken reaches 165F internal temperature.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe eating without drying out the meat.
- Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and helps tenderize the chicken while boosting overall flavor profile.
- Arrange vegetables in a single layer on baking sheet to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version of this easy sheet pan dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg