Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Table of Contents

1. Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients
2. Substitutions And Additions
3. How To Make This Italian Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
4. How To Serve
5. Storage
6. Why We Love This Recipe
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE

This Italian chicken sheet pan dinner recipe is a complete meal that cooks all together on one sheet pan. It’s a great combination of juicy chicken and fresh vegetables that are seasoned with a dressing mix for lots of flavors that is sure to be a family favorite.

Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

SHRIMP: If you’re craving seafood, substitute the chicken for one pound of shrimp.

You could also double the seasoning and add shrimp to this dish.

Reserve a small amount of the seasoning for your shrimp. Toss them in the seasoning and olive oil. Then add them to your sheet pan for the last 15 minutes of cooking.

VEGETABLES: You can adjust the types of vegetables used for this sheet pan dinner to suit your tastes. 

Some good alternatives are zucchini, yellow squash, or fresh broccoli florets. 

Just remember that if you are using softer vegetables, watch their cooking time. 

BABY RED POTATOES: Instead of baby gold potatoes, you can use baby red potatoes for this delicious dinner recipe. 

CHICKEN: I like to use the Perdue Perfect Proportions 1.5-pound bag of chicken breast cutlets for this meal. 

If you buy your boneless skinless chicken breasts in bulk, they tend to be large and thicker. 

I would suggest that you cut them in half to make them thinner cutlets for even cooking. 

If you keep your cutlets on the larger side, then you will need to cook them for about five to ten minutes before adding the vegetables and following the rest of the recipe instructions.

DRESSING MIX: I used the Garlic & Herb Dressing packet mix, however, you can substitute an Italian dressing blend. You can even use your favorite Italian balsamic dressing brand to marinate the chicken.

How To Make This Italian Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

The first step in making this easy meal is marinating the chicken and seasoning the veggies. Once they are ready, you can spread them into your pan and pop them in the oven to cook.

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. 

STEP TWO: In a medium-sized measuring cup, add a half cup of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and the packet of garlic & herb dressing mix.

Combine well, then add it to a Ziploc bag with the chicken cutlets. Seal the bag and let the chicken marinate while your oven is preheating and you prepare the rest of your ingredients. 

STEP THREE: In a large bowl, add the baby gold potatoes, grape tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil.

Stir to evenly coat the vegetables with olive oil.

STEP FOUR: Place your clean, large rimmed, baking sheet into the 400°F oven to preheat for five minutes. 

When you remove your baking sheet from the oven, add the marinated chicken cutlets, potatoes, and tomatoes in a single layer.

Make sure to spoon any excess marinade onto the tops of each chicken breast. You don’t want to waste that flavor. Bake for 15 minutes.

STEP FIVE: In the bowl that had the potatoes and tomatoes, add the green beans and gently toss them around in the remaining olive oil that is left in the bowl.

There’s no need to add any more olive oil.

STEP SIX: After the chicken has baked for the first 15 minutes, remove it from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 450°F. 

Add the green beans to the baking tray, carefully place them in the open areas between the other vegetables, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.

STEP SEVEN: Once your Italian chicken sheet pan meal is done, remove it from the oven.

Top the chicken and vegetables with freshly grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

How To Serve

This sheet pan chicken recipe is a quick and easy recipe to whip up for a busy weeknight. We love that it all cooks in one pan and gives you a nice and filling complete meal.

Cook up a batch of your favorite pasta or rice and serve the Italian chicken sheet pan dinner on top for an even heartier meal.

If you do want to add a little something extra, our garlic bread or a loaf of fresh Italian bread are tasty choices.

Pair this sheet pan dinner with a cozy bowl of tomato soup or minestrone. The roasted tomatoes in the main dish will complement the soup’s flavors beautifully.

You can never have enough sheet pan recipes for busy nights! Our top ones also include our sheet pan nachos and sheet pan stir fry.

Storage

We’ve got you covered with some handy storage tips.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get a head start on dinner, you can prepare the marinade for the chicken and toss the vegetables together a few hours before cooking.

Keep them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and cook. However, for the best results, I recommend roasting everything just before serving to enjoy that fresh, out-of-the-oven goodness.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers of this Italian chicken dinner in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two days.

IN THE FREEZER: This delicious dish can be frozen in an airtight container for up to two months.

REHEATING: When you’re ready to enjoy your frozen or refrigerated leftovers, there are a few methods to reheat your sheet pan dinner:

• OVEN: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the meal in an oven-safe dish and cover it with foil to prevent drying. Heat for about 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly warmed.
• MICROWAVE: For a quick fix, use the microwave. Place a portion on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and heat in 30-second intervals, checking and stirring in between until heated through.
• STOVETOP: Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or water to prevent sticking and maintain moisture. Stir occasionally until warmed.

Why We Love This Recipe

ONE PAN WONDER: With everything cooked on a single sheet pan, it minimizes cleanup and makes meal preparation a breeze. Fewer dishes means more time to enjoy your meal and less time spent on post-dinner chores.

FLAVOR EXPLOSION: The combination of garlic and herb-marinated chicken, roasted vegetables, and the zing of balsamic vinegar creates an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Sheet pan meals like this Italian chicken sheet pan dinner cook all of their ingredients together on one sheet pan in the oven. Simply prepare all of your ingredients, add them to the sheet pan and then bake it in the oven. This makes for a quick prep time and fewer dishes. 

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