Spring Dinner Sheet Pan (Print Version)

A vibrant one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes for easy, flavorful cooking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

→ Seasonings & Marinade

05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion wedges around the chicken.
04 - Drizzle the marinade evenly over the chicken and vegetables, tossing the vegetables gently to coat thoroughly.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
06 - If desired, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to lightly brown the vegetables.
07 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs just before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks together on one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • The lemon and garlic create this perfect brightness that makes you forget how simple it all really is.
  • You can have dinner on the table in 45 minutes, start to finish, without feeling like you rushed it.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of caramelize, which sounds small but completely changes the flavor profile from bright and roasted to steamed and dull.
  • Check your chicken at 25 minutes rather than waiting the full 30—ovens vary wildly, and dry chicken is the one real mistake you can make with this recipe.
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, gently pound them to an even thickness before cooking so they finish at the same time as the vegetables.
  • The broiler trick at the end only takes 3 minutes and creates a color difference that makes people think you actually spent time on dinner.
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