Description
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetables is a bright, weeknight staple—juicy chicken with broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini, all roasted on one sheet pan. Gluten-free, high-protein, and full of citrusy flavor from lemon zest and juice, garlic and herbs. Simple prep, minimal cleanup, and customizable veggies make it a perfect dinner or meal-prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken and vegetables on the sheet pan.
- Pour the lemon herb mixture over everything and toss vegetables to coat.
- Arrange chicken in the center and spread vegetables around it.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for a lightly golden finish if desired.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap in other vegetables like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus.
- For more color, add cherry tomatoes or olives.
- Cooking time may vary with pan size and breast thickness; check chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently.
- Gluten-free and naturally dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-Baked, Sheet Pan Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 360 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 320 mg
- Fat: Approximately 14 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15 g
- Fiber: Approximately 4 g
- Protein: Approximately 34 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120 mg
Keywords: sheet pan, lemon herb chicken, roasted vegetables, weeknight dinner, gluten free, one-pan meal, high protein, citrus garlic chicken, broccoli carrots peppers zucchini