Description
This easy sheet pan lemon chicken and veggies dinner is a fresh, colorful, and easy recipe that turns a quick breakfast prep mindset into a simple weeknight meal, easy dinner solution, and wholesome food idea all in one. Juicy lemon garlic chicken roasts with tender broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and red onion for a healthy dinner packed with bright flavor, easy cleanup, and family-friendly appeal.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 medium red onion cut into wedges
2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
1 lemon juiced
1 lemon sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease or line a large sheet pan.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them on one side of the sheet pan.
4. Brush or spoon some of the lemon mixture over the chicken.
5. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, and carrots to the pan around the chicken.
6. Drizzle the remaining lemon mixture over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
7. Arrange the lemon slices over the chicken and among the vegetables.
8. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges.
9. Let the pan rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they roast evenly.
If your chicken breasts are very thick, pound them slightly for more even cooking.
For extra color and flavor, broil the pan for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 68mg