Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken With Vegetables
Sheet pan lemon chicken with vegetables is an easy, all in one dinner. Boneless skinless chicken breasts get marinated with Italian spices and lemon before roasting with broccoli florets and bell peppers.
Servings: 4
Calories: 379kcal
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4-6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced and divided
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional
- 1 large red bell pepper seeded and chopped into large pieces
- fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pound the chicken flat at the thickest end just until it's somewhat even, then transfer them to a large ziplocking bag. Set aside.4 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- To a small bowl add 3 tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, and a liberal amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk the marinade together until evenly combined.4-6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
- Pour the lemon marinade over the chicken in the ziplocking bag, squeeze out the air, and seal to close. Squeeze the bag so that the chicken gets liberally and evenly coated with the marinade massaging it into the meat.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Add the broccoli and bell pepper to a large rimmed baking sheet. Add the remaining olive oil and garlic, then toss them together until evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer.5 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1 large red bell pepper
- Nestle the marinated chicken in between the seasoned vegetables and then spoon the excess marinade evenly overtop of the meat.
- Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes, just until the chicken is cooked through and tender and reaches 165°.
- Remove the pan from the oven and season the broccoli with the parmesan cheese, if desired.1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Serve and enjoy!fresh lemon wedges
Notes
- Line the sheet pan with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- Add more garlic if you like. You measure that with your heart!
- This pairs really well with a side of rice. To keep it easy, you can absolutely use the microwaveable kind!
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2044IU | Vitamin C: 158mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg