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Published: Jul 19, 2018 · Modified: Apr 15, 2020 by Cathy · This post may contain affiliate links

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Sheet Pan Dinner with Chicken and Vegetables

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Sheet Pan Dinner with Chicken and Vegetables is a complete, nourishing dinner on the table in under an hour! Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs produce moist, juicy chicken. Roasting brings out the best in root vegetables.

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Sheet Pan Dinner with Chicken and Vegetables

Meat is nicest next to the bone.  Thighs give you dark, moist meat. Leaving the skin on, at least while it cooks, helps to keep that moisture in. Get your chicken started while you chop up the vegetables, and dinner is done with a minimum of fuss!

I'm loving sheet pan dinners with their beautifully caramelized vegetables these days! They're great for entertaining, because the vegetables can be prepped in advance.

I've picked up some great tips following the recipes of fellow Canadian food bloggers. From Elaine at Flavour & Savour, I've learned to place the baking sheet into the oven while it's preheating. Then it's nice and hot for your vegetables to brown up quickly.

When I made Aimee's One-Pan Roast Sausages with Winter Vegetables, I loved the magic that happened when a lemon was added near the end and then squeezed all over the finished vegetables. So, I've incorporated that, too!

roasted chicken thighs, vegetables, and salad on a white plate
Have dinner on the table in under an hour with this sheet pan dinner.

Vegetable Prep Tip

You can leave your vegetables in rather large chunks for this dish. However, feel free to vary the size according to the vegetables you happen to have and personal preference. The smaller you cut them, the faster they will cook. The important thing is to keep them all sized as consistently as possible, so they'll cook evenly.

Of course, you can vary the choice of vegetables that you use. Just try not to let them get overcrowded on your pans.

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Roasted Sheet Pan Dinner with Chicken Thighs and Root Vegetables
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Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

CathysGlutenFree.com
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 793kcal
Author Cathy

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 3 parsnips
  • 2 small beets
  • 2 red onions
  • 4 small carrots
  • ½ pound Brussels sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Line one large or two small baking sheets with foil for easy cleanup. Place empty sheets into preheating oven.
  • Peel sweet potato and cut into large wedges. 
  • Peel parsnips and cut in half crosswise. Cut thick end in half lengthwise. 
  • Peel beets and cut into large chunks. 
  • Peel onion and cut into large chunks. 
  • Peel carrots and cut in half crosswise. Cut thick end in half lengthwise if necessary. 
  • Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and cut any large ones in half.
  • Combine herbs and seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Toss chicken thighs with a tablespoon of the oil and half of the seasoning mixture.
  • Place chicken pieces onto hot baking sheet, well spaced out. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Toss vegetables with a tablespoon of oil and remaining seasoning mixture.
  • Add them to the baking sheets with the chicken. Spread them out in a single layer with as much space between pieces as possible. Bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Tuck a whole lemon into a corner of one baking sheet and continue to bake for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are done.
  • Cut lemon in half crosswise and squeeze the juice over the meat and vegetables.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 793kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 1764mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 18844IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Joni Gomes says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Love sheet pan dinners! It's great for when you have veggies that are about to go bad and easy clean up!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 23, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      So true! And I love that you can prepare the vegetables ahead and not have to fuss much at the last minute.

      Reply
  2. Colleen says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Sheet pan dinners are perfect for weeknights & busy schedules. I agree, meat on the bone is always tastier, and nothing beats crispy chicken skin. Looks delicious, CathyC!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 23, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      I like the chicken skin, too!

      Reply
  3. Tessa says

    July 23, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love sheet pan dinners for their ease and quick clean up! Great herbs and lemon flavor too!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 23, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      I may be a little late to the game, but I'm really loving them, too!

      Reply
  4. linda says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    Sheet pan meal rule! So easy and clean up is a snap. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 23, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      I'm glad you're enjoying sheet pan dinners, too!

      Reply
  5. Renee says

    July 23, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    So easy, and my kids love roasted veggies! It is so nice to have easy sheet pan dinners for the weekdays!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 23, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      Roasting is a great way to get kids, and anyone else, to enjoy vegetables!

      Reply
  6. Jean says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    Love a good sheet pan dinner! This one looks so comforting and yummy.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:55 am

      They're so quick and easy, aren't they!

      Reply
  7. Denise from Urb'n'Spice says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    5 stars
    I am also a huge fan of using bone-in chicken thighs whenever possible, Cathy. The flavour is wonderful, isn't it? Your Chicken Thighs and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner sounds delicious - the variety of vegetables that you have used would be lovely when roasted and caramelized. Delicious! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:56 am

      Thanks, Denise! I think I really need to focus more on bone-in meat recipes.

      Reply
  8. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    July 24, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful sheet pan dinner! Love the thyme + sage in there too.
    Who doesn't like the ease of this lovely comfort food meal!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 24, 2018 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks you, Carol!

      Reply
  9. ChihYu says

    July 24, 2018 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    Totally in love with the flavor combination of this recipe. So simple and delicious !

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 25, 2018 at 10:56 am

      I'm so glad you like it!

      Reply
  10. Jo Vanderwolf says

    July 25, 2018 at 12:09 am

    5 stars
    I am loving sheet pan meals! Thank you for sharing this one - it's so colorful. #eattherainbow

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 25, 2018 at 10:58 am

      It's fun to experiment with combinations of vegetables of different colours.

      Reply
  11. Lindsey Dietz says

    July 25, 2018 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    This is so beautiful! I love a meal with lots of color (and one that only dirties up one pan to cook!).

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 25, 2018 at 10:59 am

      I'm with you on limiting the dirty dishes!

      Reply
  12. Elaine says

    July 25, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    Sheet pan dinners are the BEST! Thighs are perfect because they never dry out. Love the easy clean-up, too! You're so right, Cathy. This dinner is perfect for entertaining!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 25, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you for the hot pan tip!

      Reply
  13. Yvonne says

    July 25, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing I like better than an easy and healthy solution for dinner and sheet pan dinners are my favorite.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 26, 2018 at 6:46 am

      They are the perfect way to achieve that easy, healthy dinner!

      Reply
  14. Sharon says

    July 25, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    We will have this soon! I love a good one pan meal and thighs are so affordable. So fun that you got such great tips from fellow bloggers. I learned about oven thermometers from Oh She Glows. Incredible how the temperature can vary from oven to oven no matter what the dial is set to!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 26, 2018 at 6:47 am

      Wonderful! I'm sure you'll enjoy your dinner. And yes, it's important to check the oven temperature!

      Reply
  15. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    July 28, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    Sheet pan dinners are the best!!! I love that you've loaded up the sheet with so many veggies, but I'm most intrigued by the whole lemon. What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 28, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      You can switch up the vegetables, but you'll want to keep the lemon. It really adds a nice touch.

      Reply
  16. Raia says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    Love easy, one-pan dinners like this! And yes to all the veggies!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 29, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      I'm so glad you like it, Raia!

      Reply
  17. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    July 29, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    What a flavorful way to cook chicken and veggies! Also, I'm always on board for a good sheet pan dinner!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 29, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      They're so simple, aren't they!

      Reply

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