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Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Vegetables

A colorful and healthy sheet pan meal featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 medium sweet potato scrubbed and diced into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small head broccoli cut into florets (about 2 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini zucchini halved lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick half moons
  • 1 yellow squash yellow squash halved lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick half moons
  • Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon lemon
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Protein

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 medium breasts)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Spread on sheet and bake 10 minutes.
  • In the same bowl, toss chicken and vegetables with remaining olive oil, lemon zest and juice, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, remaining salt, and pepper. Spread on sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Notes

Stir halfway through baking for even cooking. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Keyword chicken, sheet pan, vegetables