Easy Sheet Pan Broccoli and Chicken
Sheet pan broccoli and chicken is a sheet pan dinner made with chicken breast meat and a lemony garlic seasoning finished with Parmesan cheese. It is about to be one of your favorite easy dinner recipes!
You can serve it with a small bowl of your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard sauce, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, or whatever you like.
This chicken broccoli recipe is an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love, you can add some rice on the side or a salad to make it even more filling and delicious.
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Ingredients for Sheet Pan Broccoli and Chicken
Take a look at this section before changing anything in this broccoli and chicken recipe. Then, go to our recipe card for the complete details. Another healthy and delicious meal that is easy to make is this recipe for air-fried pork chops, which you can pair with some veggies for a tasty meal.
- Chicken breasts
- Broccoli florets
- Grated parmesan
Sauce ingredients:
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Dried Italian herbs
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Dried basil
- Salt and pepper
It is incredible how such simple ingredients can make something so delicious! Easy dinner recipes are the best.
I bet that this chicken and broccoli will become one of your all time favorite dinners.
Make it just once and you will be hooked!
How to make broccoli and chicken from scratch?
Here is a quick look at how to put together my chicken and broccoli recipe. I tried to make the steps simple and concise so you can whip up this dish in a hurry!
- Preheat oven: First, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile, mix the olive oil and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Add broccoli: Then, add the broccoli florets and stir until well-coated.
- Toss chicken: In a separate bowl, toss chicken with the remaining oil until coated.
- Spread it out: Now, place the chicken in a single layer on the sheet pan. Then, spread the broccoli around it.
- Use all the sauce: After, use a spoon or spatula to scrape out the remaining sauce and drizzle it on the food before sprinkling it with half of the parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Last, bake chicken and broccoli for 20 to 22 minutes. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the meat and broccoli florets.
- Serve immediately: Finally, drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle it with the remaining parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
Anyone can make this easy chicken and broccoli! Plus, there is little to clean up thanks to the simple one pan recipe. Hurray for fewer dishes!
Chicken and Broccoli Recipe Variations
- Chicken thighs: Feel free to use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts if you do not like white meat.
- Other meat: Instead of chicken breasts, you could also use pork, beef, or turkey for your sheet pan meal.
- No olive oil: You can use any oil you like instead of olive oil.
- Extra sauce: Serve with your favorite salad dressing or Dijon mustard for dipping.
- Sweeter sauce: For a sweeter flavor, try coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Spicy chicken: Add some red pepper flakes for spicy chicken.
- Crunchy: Give your meal some crunch with chopped nuts or toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Other veggies: You could also add other veggies like bell peppers, green onions, chopped carrots, and potatoes.
FAQs
What is a sheet pan meal?
This sheet pan chicken dinner is perfect for a busy weeknight because you can just toss it all on one big sheet pan and throw it in the oven. No need for side dishes because with sheet pan dinners, you cook it all together. However, you can add other veggies like green beans, sweet potatoes, or cauliflower florets to the pan too. With sheet pan meals, you also have fewer dishes to clean.
Why is my chicken dry?
If your chicken is dry, it may have been cooked too long or at too high of a temperature. But you can fix it by dousing it with sauce. Just make extra using the sauce ingredients and simmer it in a small saucepan on medium-low heat until it is boiling. Then, simmer for several minutes until it is thickened. Pour over the chicken and broccoli before serving.
Is this a healthy dinner?
If you use boneless skinless chicken breasts and the ingredients this great recipe calls for, this is not just absolutely delicious, but it is also a very healthy meal. Broccoli is full of vitamin C, as well as iron, calcium, and potassium. It is also a good source of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate. Also, chicken is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin E, and B6.
How to Store Leftover Chicken and Broccoli
- Store: Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for two to three days.
- Freeze: Pack in a freezer bag and you can keep leftovers for three months in the freezer.
- Reheat: Place chicken and broccoli in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds to reheat.
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to season with kosher salt and black pepper before serving.
- Shorten meal prep time for this easy recipe by seasoning your meat ahead of time.
- You can use cooking spray or oil to keep your food from sticking to the sheet pan. Or cover the sheet pan with parchment paper instead of oil.
- If you are making a chicken and broccoli dinner for a crowd, use a separate baking sheet so you can spread it all into one layer.
- To make sure your chicken is fully cooked, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast. It should read 165 degrees F. If not, continue cooking, checking it every few minutes until it is done.
- Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken and veggies.
- Being a food blogger, I always test my recipes before posting them. As the chicken and broccoli author of this recipe, I know it is delicious.
Sheet Pan Broccoli and Chicken
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- measuring spoons
- Baking sheet tray
- Measuring cups
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly spray with baking spray a large sheet pan and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the oil and seasonings up to the parmesan cheese.
- Next, add the broccoli florets and stir to coat. Transfer the broccoli to the prepared baking sheet.
- Coat the chicken with the remaining oil mixture in the bowl.
- Lay the chicken evenly spaced on the baking sheet, and spread the broccoli around the chicken.
- Scoop out any remaining oil and seasoning mixture from the bowl onto the chicken and broccoli.
- Sprinkle the chicken and broccoli florets with half of the shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle the chicken and broccoli with olive oil, and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese. Serve.
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