Description
This Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies recipe offers a simple, flavorful, and wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender boneless chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty garlic butter sauce and baked alongside seasoned baby potatoes, broccoli, and asparagus on a single sheet pan, ensuring minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Vegetables
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for the veggies)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken and vegetables.
- Marinate Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate while preparing the vegetables to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare Vegetables: In another bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the broccoli florets and trimmed asparagus, mixing gently to combine all the veggies evenly.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Place the marinated chicken breasts in the center of a baking sheet. Arrange the seasoned vegetables around the chicken in a single layer for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake everything in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; they may require a slightly longer cooking time.
- To ensure even cooking, cut baby potatoes into halves or quarters depending on size.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes after baking to keep it juicy.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for variation.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken is fully cooked.
