Description
This easy and healthy sheet pan chicken and rainbow vegetables recipe is a simple yet flavorful one-pan meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is colorful, nutritious, and satisfying.
Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed and diced into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick half moons
- 1 yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick half moons
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with nonstick spray.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken and Vegetables: In a bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Bake: Spread chicken and vegetables on the baking sheet with sweet potatoes. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg