Easy and Delicious Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

This sheet pan balsamic chicken and veggies is easy to make and delicious to eat.

Hey, all my hard-working mamas! You know the frustration. You’re tired, but you need to feed the family. Enter this healthy sheet pan recipe that’s nutritious and, oh, so very good. 

Now, let’s start making the sheet pan balsamic chicken and veggies dinner your family will love.

Sheet Pan Meals

The best part about cooking a sheet pan meal is that there are so few dishes. There’s nothing better than that!

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Steps to making Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

The first thing to do is make the balsamic dressing and let the chicken marinade in it for at least 30 minutes. I left my chicken in the marinade for about 4 hours, but this is something that can be done the night before if you know you have a hectic day ahead.

After making the marinade, set aside about two tablespoons of the dressing for later in the recipe.

Using a gallon zip bag helps get all that flavored goodness into the chicken. 

When you’re ready to make dinner, take the chicken out and let it get to room temperature.

Vegetables for Sheet Pan Dinners

The goal is to make this nutritious. Enter sweet potatoes and broccoli. You can substitute butternut squash if you prefer! 

Wash your broccoli and sweet potatoes and let them air dry. Then, cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes, and cut the broccoli stems. Don’t peel the sweet potatoes unless you prefer it that way. The skin is chockfull of vitamins.

Toss your vegetables in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and put them on a parchment-lined baking dish.

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Put the vegetables into the oven for ten minutes, then take it out and place the chicken on the sheet pan as well. Pour the reserved balsamic dressing over the vegetables and toss. Then, put everything back in the oven.

Set a timer for 30 minutes.

Sheet Pan Dinner Toppings 

While your dish is baking in the oven, get your pecans and feta ready. Once the 30 minutes are done (and your chicken is at 165 degrees), take the sheet pan out, add the feta and pecans, and place it back in the oven for about three minutes to heat through.

Enjoy Your Family Dinner

Plate your dinner. If you have balsamic glaze, drizzle some on over the dish. You’ll love it. Now, it’s time to enjoy!

Ingredients:

• For the Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for a twist)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Sheet Pan Dinner:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Balsamic glaze (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
   • Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl—reserve 2 tbsp of the marinade for later use.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
   • Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated—Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
3. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
4. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Toss the sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in an even layer on the sheet pan, leaving space for the chicken.
5. Assemble the Sheet Pan:
   • Remove the chicken from the marinade (discarding the used marinade) and place it on the sheet pan with the vegetables. Drizzle the reserved 2 tbsp of marinade over the vegetables for added flavor.

Sheet Pan Optional Variations

• Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for some heat OR Craisins for some sweet.
• Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash if desired.
• Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier texture.

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