Description
This Sheet Pan Italian Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes is a vibrant and flavorful weeknight dinner that requires minimal cleanup. Enjoy juicy chicken, tender zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes all roasted together with classic Italian herbs.
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- fresh, firm green zucchini
- small, ripe cherry or grape tomatoes
- extra virgin olive oil
- fresh garlic
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into roughly 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Slice the zucchini into half-moons or 1-inch cubes. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and mince about 3-4 cloves of fresh garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, minced garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even roasting.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and optionally sprinkle with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Ensure chicken and vegetables are cut into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. You can substitute zucchini with yellow squash or other vegetables like bell peppers or asparagus. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.