Sheet pan boneless chicken breasts and potatoes is a simple one-pan dinner that's mostly hands-off. Combine seasoned chicken with garlic, potatoes and fresh lemon juice for a flavorful dinner that's ready in minutes. Pair it with vegetables or a salad for a complete meal. Roasted juicy chicken breasts and potatoes never tasted so good.
Sheet pan meals are quickly becoming my favorite method for quick and simple dinners, especially on a busy weeknight. Simple ingredients get tossed together with seasoning and the entire meal bakes in harmony until tender and flavorful on a single sheet pan in the oven.
I've been cooking meals this way for some time and every time I do, I fall in love with this method again. Sheet pan salmon and asparagus is always a hit with my family and guests. This sheet pan sausage is incredible on its own and makes the perfect filling for tasty sandwiches.
Sheet pan dinners like this sheet pan boneless chicken breast and potatoes cooks quickly, is basically hands-off and there are fewer dishes to wash. This roasted chicken breast and potatoes sheet pan dinner is bright and fresh. The potatoes are tender and the chicken is juicy. It's a simple all-in-one weeknight dinner that the entire family will love.
Sheet pan dinners are also customizable. Add in your favorite root vegetables, swap the potatoes, use your favorite chicken cut and substitute the salt and pepper with any herb or seasoning blend that strikes your fancy.
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Ingredients
- Chicken – Boneless skinless chicken breasts work well for this recipe but you can use other chicken cuts as well.
- Potatoes – Use your favorite potatoes. I prefer waxy potatoes such as Yukon golds or red baby potatoes but any potato will work, including sweet potatoes.
- Salt and Pepper – Season to taste with kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Olive Oil – Use any light, neutral-flavored oil.
- Garlic – Mince fresh garlic cloves for aroma and flavor. You can also use garlic powder.
- Chopped Parsley – Parsley adds flavor and color. Substitute other fresh herbs as desired.
- Lemons – Fresh lemon halves are roasted with the chicken and add a wonderful citrus flavor.
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Instructions
- Add the chicken and potatoes to the baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, oil, garlic and parsley and toss all together so that chicken and potatoes are coated. Squeeze the lemons over the chicken and place on the tray.
2. Bake in the middle of the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are crispy and chicken juices are no longer pink. The internal temeprature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F when checked with a instant-read thermometer.
3. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Slice the breasts if desired.
4. Plate the chicken and potatoes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Hint: Spread the ingredients around the sheet pan so it has plenty of space to cook evenly.
Variations/ Substitutions
- Swap the Potatoes – I used unpeeled Yukon gold potatoes but you can use the potato of your choice.
- Veggies - Add veggies such as green beans, asparagus or broccoli to your sheet pan.
- Swap the seasonings - Instead of parsley use Italian seasoning or fresh Rosemary leaves. Or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for some extra spice.
- Use Butter - Add melted butter in place of the olive oil for a buttery flavor.
- Use Chicken Thighs – Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great replacement for chicken breast and will cook in about the same amount of time.
Leftovers/ Storage
Store leftover sheet pan boneless chicken breast and potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree F oven for about 25 minutes or until warmed through.
Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months and defrosted overnight in the fridge.
Looking for ways to use leftover roasted chicken? It can easily be added to sandwiches, soup, salads and casseroles. A few of my favorite ways to use leftover chicken are:
- Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas
- Homemade Chicken Salad with Dill Pickles
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread with Bacon
Cooking Tips
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut the potatoes into similar sized cubes for even cooking.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional, but the peels do contain a lot of nutrients.
- Toss the chicken and potatoes will the seasoning until they are well coated.
- Spread everything around the pan in a single layer.
- Toss the lemon halves onto the prepared baking sheet pan and let them roast with chicken and potatoes.
- Use a digital thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken breast should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
FAQ
A half sheet pan which measures 18x13 is the best size for this meal. It provides plenty of room for the ingredients and the rim holds in all of the juices.
The key to everything cooking at the same rate is to cut the potatoes. Cutting the potatoes into quarters or smaller pieces helps them to cook quickly so they are done at the same time as the chicken.
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Pairing
These are my favorite side dishes to serve with this delicious meal:
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RECIPE
Sheet Pan Boneless Chicken Breasts and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs)
- 3 cups cubed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 3 lemons, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add chicken and potatoes in a single layer to a large baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, oil, garlic and parsley and toss all together so that chicken and potatoes are coated. Squeeze the lemons on the chicken and the potatoes.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are crispy and chicken juices are no longer pink. Internal temeprature of chicken should reach 165 degrees.
- Slice chicken after cooling for 5 minutes.
- Garnish chicken with fresh parsley and lemon halves. Enjoy!
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Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Sheet pan dinners are the best when making family dinners! Love the ease of this recipe and the ease of cleanup later. Simple, flavorful, and loved by all!
Mikayla says
A great one pan meal, we added some broccoli to the pan and we wished we had made more it was so good!
Katie Crenshaw says
The lemon made this chicken taste so flavorful! The potatoes turned out fantastic.
Carrie Robinson says
This dinner idea sounds so simple, yet flavorful! And I love that it is a sheet pan recipe! One pan = less clean-up afterwards. 🙂 Adding this to my weekly dinner rotation asap.
Mindy L says
Easy and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. We loved it. Definitely filing this one away for the future!
Natalia says
This is a fantastic chicken breast recipe! It is straightforward, yet packed with flavor. My husband is also a huge fan of this dish. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Laura Arteaga says
This was the recipe I needed for my family. Simple, quick to make, and a crowd-pleaser. Thank you for such a detailed recipe!
Dee says
I love, like LOVE lemon and chicken and appreciate that this recipe is a one pan meal. Thanks for sharing!
Sangeetha S says
This sounds like a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of chicken and potatoes is a classic, and roasting them together on a sheet pan makes for easy cleanup!!
Nikki says
Sheet pan meals are my go-to on busy nights and this recipe was wonderful. The lemon adds great flavor!
Anjali says
This was such an easy, healthy dinner recipe! We paired it with a side salad and it was the perfect meal!
Alison Corey says
You've just described the epitome of effortless and mouthwatering cooking! Thank you for sharing this culinary gem – you've got us all craving that irresistible roasted goodness now!
Charla says
My family are always on the hunt for new sheet pan recipes so we will be making this on Friday.
Kate says
I just love having a simple to prepare sheet pan dinner like this. We had it with a simple spinach salad and everyone told me that I should save this recipe and make it again.
Kate says
It came out awesome! Everyone asked for me to save the recipe and make it again.