Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes

These Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes are a great healthy dinner! It's served with feta, Kalamata olives, lemon and roasted green beans.

My recipe for Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes was first published on Sunday Supper Movement where I am a contributor.

I love meals that are simple and down to earth yet slightly elevated. This Greek Sheet Pan Chicken totally fits that description. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Sheet pan meals are among the easiest recipes to prepare and at the same time they feel a little special. They are absolutely perfect when cooking for two people.

My husband and I are a two person (and two cat) household, so meals like this work great for us. However, this dish could just as easily be doubled and served to guests at a dinner party.

It's prepared with a few ingredients and is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This made with chicken and potatoes that are tossed in olive oil and spices, then roasted until tender and juicy on a sheet pan.

The dish is garnished with a zesty topping made with chopped Kalamata olives, lemon zest and juice, along with some feta cheese. It can be served as-is, or paired with roasted vegetables such as green beans.

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• Which Potatoes Are Best For Roasting?
• Do Potatoes Need To Be Peeled Before Roasting?
• Ingredients For Sheet Pan Greek Chicken
• How To Make Greek Chicken and Potatoes
• How To Roast Green Beans
• How Long Do Chicken and Potatoes Take To Roast?
• How To Make Kalamata Olive Topping
• What To Serve With Greek Chicken
• How Long Does This Chicken and Potatoes Last In The Fridge?
• Can It Be Frozen?
• Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes

Which Potatoes Are Best For Roasting?

When it comes to sheet pan meals and roasting in general, I recommend a waxy variety of potatoes such as red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes.

Waxy potatoes are great because they hold their shape and do not become mushy when roasted in the oven.

The hearty texture of waxy potato varieties allow them to remain crispy on the outside and tender on the inside after roasting.

Blue potatoes or fingerling potatoes will work as well, but I do not recommend a starchy variety such as Russet potatoes. Starchy potatoes like Russets are better suited for mashing.

Do Potatoes Need To Be Peeled Before Roasting?

It is not necessary to peel the potatoes when making this Sheet Pan Greek Chicken.

However, I always recommend thoroughly washing, scrubbing, and drying the potatoes before dicing them to remove any excess dirt or bacteria.

Ingredients For Sheet Pan Greek Chicken

Here's what you'll need to make it.

• 1 - 1 ½ lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 4-5 Red Potatoes (or waxy potatoes of choice) (yields 5 cups diced)
• 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp. each Kosher Salt and Pepper
• 1 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives (chopped)
• 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
• ½ cup Feta Cheese Crumbles

Optional:

• 1 lb. Green Beans (washed and trimmed)
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• ½ tsp. each Kosher Salt and Pepper

How To Make Greek Chicken and Potatoes

One of the best things about this dish is that everything is cooked at the same time on one pan in the oven. The sheet pan itself is an important component of sheet pan meals.

I recommend a large or extra large sheet pan to ensure that all of the chicken and potatoes fit without becoming overcrowded. Any type of large or extra large baking sheet works well.

• When making sheet pan meals, it's important that all of the components are relatively the same size to ensure that they cook evenly.
• For the best results, make sure that the potatoes are relatively the same size and the chicken breasts an even thickness, so that everything cooks evenly and at the same time.
• It's best not to overcrowd the pan when roasting chicken and potatoes. Make sure that there is enough space between them, so that the chicken and potatoes roast properly and do not steam.
• Make sure that the chicken and potatoes are thoroughly coated in olive oil, so that they roast and become crispy, instead of rubbery.

1. Start by heating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Thoroughly wash, scrub, and dry 4-5 red potatoes (or waxy potatoes of choice) (yields 5 cups diced). Dice the potatoes into chunks, making sure that they are relatively even in size.
3. Place 1 - 1 ½ lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a large sheet pan. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise if necessary to ensure that they are an even thickness (this step is not necessary if the chicken breasts are not too thick).
4. Arrange the diced potatoes around the chicken breasts.
5. Drizzle 3 Tbsp. olive oil over the chicken and potatoes. Toss the chicken and potatoes in the oil until completely coated.
6. Add half of the seasonings to one side of the chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle ½ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper and ½ tsp. each garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano over the chicken and potatoes.
7. Flip the chicken over and sprinkle another ½ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper and ½ tsp. each garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano over the chicken and potatoes. Toss until completely coated.

How To Roast Green Beans

OK, so technically this isn’t a one pan meal. It uses two sheet pans because I think dinners like this deserve a side dish.

I say the more vegetables on our plate the better. What vegetable complements chicken and potatoes perfectly? Green Beans. One of my favorite ways to enjoy green beans is to roast them.

The green beans cook at the same time in the oven as the chicken and potatoes, the only difference being that they are roasted on a second baking sheet.

Adding the green beans to this Sheet Pan Greek Chicken is optional. If you don't feel like making the green beans, simply omit this step.

1. To make the green beans, simply wash and trim 1 lb. of fresh green beans.
2. Cut the green beans into halves or thirds (depending on your preference) and place them on a large baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and add ½ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper. Toss until completely coated.

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How Long Do Chicken and Potatoes Take To Roast?

Once the chicken and potatoes and green beans (if making) are ready, the baking sheets are placed into an oven that has been heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and roasted for 28-30 minutes.

• It's important to remember that cooking times may vary, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
• Generally, I find for this dish that 28-30 minutes is perfect for chicken that is tender and juicy and potatoes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
• Internal temperature is the best method to tell if chicken is thoroughly cooked. The internal temperature may be checked using a food thermometer. The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

1. Place the baking sheets in the oven and roast for 28-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 1-2 minutes before cutting into it.

The potatoes and green beans (if making) should be slightly crispy on the outside and easily pierced with a fork when cooked.

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How To Make Kalamata Olive Topping

To add a pop of flavor, I love to add this Kalamata olive topping to this Greek chicken. It’s super easy to make and can be prepared while the rest of the ingredients are in the oven.

1. To make it, simply chop 1 cup of pitted Kalamata olives and place them into a small bowl.
2. Add the zest of 1 lemon using a Microplane grater. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze 2 tsp. lemon juice into the bowl, being careful not to get any of the seeds into the mixture.
3. Stir the mixture until completely combined.

If you don't care for Kalamata olives, feel free to substitute them with your favorite briny, salty toppings.

Green olives or any variety of olives may be used in place of Kalamata. Alternately, you can sub marinated artichokes, capers, sundried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers.

Add the zest of 1 lemon to any of these toppings for a tangy boost of flavor!

If you have any leftover Kalamata olive topping, it can be used as a dip for crackers or added to your favorite roasted meats, vegetables, or grains.

What To Serve With Greek Chicken

I recommend slicing the chicken breasts and serving them alongside the roasted potatoes and green beans with a generous amount of the Kalamata olive topping, some crumbled feta cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

The Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and lemon juice add a bright pop of tangy and zesty flavor.

If you don't care for green beans, you can substitute any of your favorite roasted vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, peppers, onions, or zucchini.

Alternately, you can omit the roasted veggies altogether and opt for a simple side salad or this pickled beet salad, healthy pea salad, or marinated tomato salad.

For a tasty dipping sauce, check out this Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce or Creamy Tarragon Sauce.

How Long Does This Chicken and Potatoes Last In The Fridge?

Any leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Make sure to allow the dish to cool completely before transferring to the fridge for storage.

For the best results, I recommend storing the chicken and potatoes and the Kalamata olive topping in separate containers.

Can It Be Frozen?

I do not recommend freezing this dish, as it best enjoyed right away or within a few days.

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