I love an easy “no brain” dinner that I can throw together on nights where I just don’t have the mental capacity for anything new. That’s exactly what this is: a chicken and veggie sheet pan dinner with one simple base and multiple flavor options. So, really, it feels like three different dinners yet doesn’t require much extra thought.
The base of this recipe was designed so that everything cooks together on one sheet pan in under 30 minutes. Here is where the fun part comes in: this is like a “choose your own flavor path” adventure.
The flavors? Mediterranean, BBQ ranch and honey mustard. All three are simple yet so delicious and even kid-friendly.
Why I Love This Customizable Recipe
- It is just a straightforward healthy and satisfying dinner that you can turn to when you are tired of reinventing the wheel every night.
- Minimal prep and minimal dishes.
- Easy to double for leftovers (but you may need to bake on two different sheet pans).
- Delicious and flexible!
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tips for Success
Before assembling, these are some important tips.
The Base Recipe
This stays the same every time. If you choose vegetables with longer roasting times (not the ones listed below), add the chicken in accordingly – like after 15 minutes of cooking. Or, remove the chicken once it reaches 165 degrees F.
Protein
- 1½–2 lb chicken breasts or thighs
Veggies (Pick 2-3)
- Broccoli
- Bell peppers
- Zucchini
- Red onion
- Green beans
- Cherry tomatoes
- Baby carrots
- Petite Gold potatoes, diced into thirds or quarters
Base Seasoning (for Everything)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic powder
Scroll down for the 3 Flavor Paths
It’s like a choose your own adventure!
The Simple Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Dice vegetables and add them to the sheet pan along with chicken breasts or thighs (chicken can be diced if preferred).
- Toss everything with olive oil and base seasoning. For the Mediterranean, add lemon juice and Greek seasoning. For the BBQ chicken, add ranch seasoning. For the honey mustard, you will add enough sauce to coat the ingredients.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping once if needed.
- Larger root vegetables (like thick-cut carrots or potatoes) may need 10 extra minutes.
- If using thick chicken breasts, either pair with longer-cooking veggies or remove the chicken once it reaches 165°F.
- Serve with your favorite grain and add your chosen flavor boosters.
I usually pair these with batch-cooked rice or quinoa, which makes dinner come together fast.
Flavor Path #1: Mediterranean
I chose to use diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, plus chickpeas. Then added diced cucumbers and feta cheese after roasting. I plated over quinoa and finished with hummus, kalamata olives, and a drizzle of Greek dressing!
Add to the Base:
- Lemon juice + lemon zest
- Dried oregano or Cavendar’s All Purpose Greek Seasoning
- Minced garlic
- Chickpeas, though these did not crisp up because they weren’t cooked long enough.
Finish With:
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Kalamata olives
- Hummus
- Fresh parsley
- Drizzle of Greek dressing or tzatziki
serve With:
- Rice, quinoa or ozo
- On top of a salad
- Pita
Flavor Path #2: Honey Mustard
Sweet, savory and very kid-friendly. When I tested this recipe, I liked the combination of green beans, bell peppers, chicken, potatoes and onion. After cooking, I sprinkled in some nutritional yeast.
Add to the Base:
- Dijon mustard
- Honey (or maple syrup)
- Splash of apple cider vinegar
- Smoked paprika
Or, just use store-bought honey mustard! Drizzle a little bit and then finish with more sauce after baking.
Finish With:
- Extra drizzle of sauce
- Optional sprinkle of shredded cheddar or parmesan. Or, sprinkle in some nutritional yeast to increase the nutrient density.
serve With:
- Roasted potatoes.
- Rice or preferred grain.
- Buttered noodles.
Flavor Path #3: BBQ Ranch
A sheet pan dinner that is as simple as it gets yet so flavorful. I just used bottled BBQ sauce and ranch seasoning! I even added some small diced potatoes for a well-balanced meal on one pan. Zero thinking required.
Add to the Base:
- BBQ sauce (just a little and then drizzle after baking).
- Ranch seasoning (or garlic + onion powder + dill). I used 3/4 of a packet.
Finish With:
- Extra drizzle of BBQ sauce.
serve With:
If you choose to add potatoes and carrots, you don’t necessarily have to serve this one with anything. The potatoes and carrots took about 10 more minutes to cook, though, unless you cut them both very small. I purposely left the chicken thicker because of this.
- Sweet potatoes.
- Corn.
- In a wrap or bowl.
Customizable Chicken and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner {3 Ways}
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 pounds chicken breasts or thighs thighs require longer cooking times
- Broccoli
- Baby Carrots halved
- Green Beans
- Red Onion sliced
- Zucchini
- Bell Peppers diced julienne
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Kalamata Olives to finish
- Lemon and/or Lemon Zest
- Dried Oregano or Cavendar's Greek Seasoning
- Feta Cheese to finish
- Minced Garlic
- Rice, Quinoa, Pita, or Salad to serve
- Potatoes diced very small
- Dijon Mustard + Honey + Splash of Vinegar or just use store-bought honey mustard
- Smoked Paprika to season
- Sprinkle of Cheddar, Parmesan or Nutritional Yeast optional, to finish
- Store-Bought BBQ Sauce
- ½-¾ Ranch Seasoning Packet to season
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Dice vegetables and add them to the sheet pan along with chicken breasts or thighs (chicken can be diced if preferred).
- Toss everything with olive oil and base seasoning. For the Mediterranean, add lemon juice and Greek seasoning. For the BBQ chicken, add ranch seasoning. For the honey mustard, you will add enough sauce to coat the ingredients.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping once if needed. Larger root vegetables (like thick-cut carrots or potatoes) may need 10 extra minutes. If using thick chicken breasts, either pair with longer-cooking veggies or remove the chicken once it reaches 165°F.
- Serve with your favorite grain and add your chosen flavor boosters. I usually pair these with batch-cooked rice or quinoa, which makes dinner come together fast.
Notes
- See tips for success!
- Serve over rice or preferred grain, in a wrap or pita, over a salad. Whatever you prefer! I highly recommend batch cooking grains so this dinner comes together easily.
- Nutritonal information is just an estimation but calculated for the honey mustard chicken and without a grain.