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The Best Sheet Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner

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Jump to RecipePrint RecipeTender, juicy chicken pieces paired with crunchy autumn vegetables, all seasoned in a savory Mediterranean herbs blend. This sheet pan Mediterranean-style autumn chicken is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. Made with in-season produce and cooked in one pan, it comes together with 10 minutes of prep time.This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.&nbsp;This sheet pan autumn chicken comes together with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy nights. With a prep time of just ten minutes, you can sit back and relax, knowing dinner will be ready and on the table in under one hour.And because you partially cook the vegetables before placing the chicken chunks, you end up with juicy pieces in every bite. Plus, being cooked in the same pan means that the natural flavor of carrots, parsnips, and Brussels meld into the chicken as it cooks.The dish is comforting and full of fall flavors but doesn’t leave you feeling heavy. It’s healthy comfort food… made in a pinch!You’ll fall in love with this sheet pan autumn chicken because it’s so simple. This dinner recipe is:The recipe card below will show a complete list of ingredients.However, this sheet pan dinner works really well because it uses seasonal vegetables. This means you can use what you have on hand to some extent!Extra virgin olive oil&nbsp;– Except for its well-known healthy benefits, extra virgin olive oil gives the sheet pan autumn chicken the best flavor.Vegetables&nbsp;– carrots, red onion, Brussels sprouts, red potatoes, and parsnips cut into one-inch pieces so that they cook evenly.Seasonings&nbsp;– the blend of dried oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, and garlic powder adds a bright, savory, comforting feel to the dinner.Salt and pepper&nbsp;to taste.Boneless, skinless chicken breasts&nbsp;– cut these into 2-inch pieces so that they cook quickly but maintain their juicy flavor.The recipe card below shows a complete printable recipe and the measurements.Preheat the oven to 400ºF degrees.Combine the carrots, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, parsnips, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well.Mix the oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together to create a blend.Sprinkle some of the seasoning over the vegetable and toss well to distribute.Place the vegetables on a prepared baking sheet in a single layer.Bake for 20 minutes before removing and flipping the vegetables.Meanwhile, add the chicken in the remaining olive oil and seasoning blend in a bowl. Toss to coat.Add the chicken over the vegetables on the baking sheet and continue cooking for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Use an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness. The chicken is ready when its temperature has reached 165°F.The best part about a sheet pan dinner is that they’re easy to customize based on what you have at hand.Interchange the vegetables based on what you enjoy and have. Sweet potatoes, chunks of squash, or even larger chunks of cauliflower will work.However, note that if you opt for beets, they give the rest of the dinner a pink tinge as they tend to “bleed” on the pan.Adjust the seasoning as per your preference. Add more garlic powder or a dash of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if you enjoy it.Skinless breasts work best for this recipe. However, chicken thighs can also work. You may need to adjust the cooking times and know that they will release double the&nbsp;juices.Drizzle with some freshly squeezed lemon to brighten up the flavors of the dish.This sheet pan dinner is a meal all on its own, so there’s nothing extra you need to make with it.Use an instant-read thermometer to test for the doneness of the chicken. The chicken is ready when its temperature has reached 165°F.Try chopping the vegetables so they’re roughly the same size (about one inch). This way, they all cook evenly and become tender around the same time.You put the chicken onto the pan after pre-cooking the vegetables so that the chicken doesn’t dry out. Root vegetables take longer to cook, and adding the chicken a bit later makes it tender, juicy, and delicious.Keep clean up easy, and either line your cooking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Make sure it covers all sides, as the chicken will release a bit of juice.This sheet pan autumn chicken is a great way to meal prep and have a tasty lunch the next day!Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Stored like this, it will last 3-4 days.Reheat it in the microwave in small intervals or in the oven on low.This chicken dinner also tastes delicious, mixed into a salad the next day!Sheet pan roasted chicken thighs and vegetablesOne-skillet chicken and spinach orzottoEasy shawarma spiced chickenGreek chicken souvlakiRoasted chicken with rosemary and lemonChicken with Green Olives and Capers​Chicken Provençal with Tomatoes and OlivesIf you don’t recognize a tool or skill I mention, look it up in the&nbsp;Cooking Terms Glossary&nbsp;for more information.Hungry for more? Browse all my&nbsp;Mediterranean Recipes.Join my FREE e-mail list to receive all the latest and greatest recipes and cooking tips.If you make this recipe, leave a comment and give it a rating. I love to hear from each and every one of you! Tag me on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;as well! Seeing all of your photos of the food you have made makes my day.from votesInstant-Read TheermometerMixing Bowls With LidsMixing BowlsBaking SheetThis information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although eatmediterraneanfood.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to rate it and review it below! Also, don’t forget to follow Eat Mediterranean Food on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Pinterest!Join the Eat Mediterranean Food Community FREE&nbsp;Facebook Group&nbsp;to share your cooking creations and make new like-minded friends online.Have a question about this recipe? Please write your question in the comments area, and I will answer it.&nbsp;Please share this post with family and friends. 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Jump to RecipePrint RecipeTender, juicy chicken pieces paired with crunchy autumn vegetables, all seasoned in a savory Mediterranean herbs blend. This sheet pan Mediterranean-style autumn chicken is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. Made with in-season produce and cooked in one pan, it comes together with 10 minutes of prep time.This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.&nbsp;This sheet pan autumn chicken comes together with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy nights. With a prep time of just ten minutes, you...

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