It’s the end of September and I yet We’re getting out of summer mode. Anyone else feeling like you can’t relax from your alarm clock to bedtime? I’m trying my best to balance school, work, and socializing, but there’s not always enough time for the things my body craves, like healthy meals. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned this month, it’s that healthy dinners don’t have to be time-consuming. Sure, I’d love to take an hour or two to make homemade zucchini pasta, but lately, a simple chicken sheet pan recipe has been my style. Luckily, it doesn’t skimp on flavor.
12 Easy and Healthy Chicken Sheet Pan Recipes
Sheet pan recipes are the best. They make it easy to cook a healthy meal for one or the whole family. I personally am not great at judging how much food I am going to cook, so this chicken sheet pan recipe is perfect for making dinner for my roommates. My favorite part about sheet pan recipes? You just prep everything, pop it in the oven, and it’s basically done. You have the freedom to work, relax, or chat with friends while the oven does all the work. When the timer goes off, dinner is on the table in 5 minutes.
Save this post for the next time you want a simple, healthy dinner but don’t have time to cook. You can thank me later.
5 Ingredient Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Why we love it: Camille reminds me that the key to making a recipe (with just a few ingredients) more complex is how you season it. This dish relies on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, peppers, and onions, but a pre-made taco seasoning mix is the secret ingredient that brings everything together and makes these fajitas anything but ordinary. This spice pack is full of all the herbs and spices I could mix myself, but it’s much quicker to make.
Hero Materials: Taco seasoning. I’m a diehard Tex-Mex fan, folks.
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Mustard Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts from Half Baked Harvest
Why we love it: This dish may require a little more prep (you’ll need to make the breadcrumbs and hot honey mustard), but it’s sure to be a crowd favorite. It looks like it took all day to make, but it’s actually done in 40 minutes. It’s full of Southern flavor and downright delicious.
Hero Materials: Crispy Brussels sprouts are definitely in my top 10 favorite foods.
Sheet Pan Curry Chicken and Vegetables from Ahead of Thyme
Why we love it: Curry lovers, this is one of my favorite ways to curb cravings without ordering in or eating out. The chicken and green beans are perfectly crispy and delicious together. I had no idea that it could be this easy to make. This takes about 30 minutes to cook and another hour to marinate. I think it’s a 30-minute treat to end the day.
Hero Materials: The curry tastes great.
Sheet Pan Chicken with Rainbow Vegetables from Well Plated By Erin
Why we love it: I could probably eat this every night. Making Sichuan sauce from scratch can be intimidating at first, but I consider my pantry and spice rack to be pretty amateur, and I even had all the ingredients on hand. This recipe is also great for meal prep, as the chicken is best marinated overnight (though it’s still delicious after just a few minutes). I like to chop up the Brussels sprouts and marinate the chicken on Sunday night, especially on Mondays.
Hero Materials: Homemade sauces can transform your cooking.
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken from Downshiftology
Why we love it: I love all the recipes on Downshiftology because no matter how difficult they seem, they are almost always foolproof. This recipe is no exception. It looks like it came from a 5-star restaurant. It has carrots, cauliflower, and onions. and Brussels sprouts, all the veggies, but my personal favorite part is the lemon aioli drizzled on top. I want to swim in it.
Hero Materials: Lemon aioli. Anything with the word aioli in it sounds delicious.
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvraki with Potatoes from Half Baked Harvest
Why we love it: I love Greek moments. I will never forget my first trip to Greece, when I ordered a Greek salad and my world was turned upside down. They serve it without lettuce, just chopped up and tossed all the delicious ingredients, which reminds me of this recipe. It has all the elements of a delicious Greek salad, and you can customize it to your taste, but with the warmth of comfort food. What more could you ask for?
Hero Materials: Chicken with lemon, garlic, herbs and balsamic. *drooling*
Sheet Pan Chicken Piccata from The Defined Dish
Why we love it: Perfect for entertaining, this sheet pan chicken piccata is a must-try. It may be one of the easiest recipes on this list, but it’s also one of the most praised recipes I’ve ever made. My only The only complaint is that it’s not a complete meal, just a simple Italian salad and vegetables that require a little more preparation.
Hero Materials: White vinegar and chicken stock add flavor and moisture. *Chef’s Kiss*
Spoon Fork Bacon Sheet Pan Chipotole Chicken Nachos
Why we love it: Fair warning, this recipe calls for making the chipotle chicken in a skillet before throwing everything together on a sheet pan. However, you can easily streamline this meal by buying pre-made chicken or prepping the chicken early in the week and using store-bought queso. I’ve never made anything tastier than bottled queso anyway. (P.S. Have you tried Siete’s Dairy-Free? Keso? I was obsessed).
Hero Materials: Okay, then it’s quesone.
Sheet Pan Chipotole Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas from Half Baked Harvest
Why we love it: Can you tell that Mexican Night happens at least once a week at our house? I love these simple sheet pan enchiladas because the way I prepare the ingredients makes the flavors perfect. I judge a good enchilada by the overall flavor rather than the individual components. This post also links to a great video tutorial.
Hero Materials: I’m addicted to salsa verde.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Lemon + Zest
Why we love it: This is the perfect example of a delicious sheet pan dinner seasoning with all the ingredients. Literally throw a bowl in and bake a pan. A winner in my book because it also means… less dishwashing! With an easy-to-manage ingredient list, this is one of my favorite easy dinners.
Hero Materials: Parmesan cheese is a cheese that goes with everything.
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus from Unbound Wellness
Why we love it: Lemon, chicken, and asparagus are a match made in heaven. When combined, they make a light dinner that is refreshing and filling. I sometimes omit the potatoes and serve this dish with a large side salad to make it even lighter. Plus, this recipe takes very little time to cook.
Hero Materials: I like lemons.
Sheet Pan Herb Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes from Ambitious Kitchen
Why we love it: This recipe is perfect for both dinner and meal prep, depending on your needs. The marinade is easy to make ahead of time and combines a variety of delicious flavors. Full of Dijon, oregano, paprika, and garlic, every bite is a delight. Easy to pack for lunch, or delicious straight out of the oven for dinner.
Hero Materials: Baked fingerling potatoes are perfect
