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Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Vegetables Recipe

Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Vegetables Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings, about 8 cups 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with nonstick spray.
  2. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Combine and Bake: Spread chicken and vegetables on the baking sheet with sweet potatoes. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. 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