Sheet Pan Italian Chicken and Green Beans

This Sheet Pan Italian Chicken is a flavorful dinner ready in 30 minutes! It's made with boneless chicken breasts, green beans, and tomatoes.

Sheet pan meals like this One Pan Italian Chicken are perfect for busy weeknights! This dish is made with simple ingredients, packs a lot of flavor, and is ready in no time at all.

When it comes to weeknight dinners, you can't beat a sheet pan meal. The great thing about them is that all of the components are roasted together in the oven using only one pan. This helps to cut down on time and effort and won't leave you with a mountain of dishes.

This dish is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are tossed in olive oil, garlic and onion powder, and Italian seasoning and then roasted on a sheet pan with fresh green beans and tomatoes.

The whole thing becomes fragrant as it roasts and all of the flavors begin to come together. The chicken is moist, the green beans tender, and the tomatoes get a little jammy as they cook.

I love to garnish this dish with some grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for extra color and flavor. It can be enjoyed as-is, or paired with your favorite grains or pasta as a side dish.

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• Which Chicken Is Best For Sheet Pan Meals?
• Which Vegetables Are Best For Sheet Pan Chicken?
• Ingredients For Sheet Pan Italian Chicken
• How To Make Sheet Pan Italian Chicken
• How Long Does Sheet Pan Chicken Take To Bake?
• How To Keep Chicken From Drying Out
• What To Serve With Italian Chicken
• How Long Does This Dish Last In The Fridge?
• Sheet Pan Italian Chicken and Green Beans

Which Chicken Is Best For Sheet Pan Meals?

For sheet pan meals, I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Boneless skinless chicken breasts cook more quickly and evenly than bone-in chicken breasts and require the same cooking time as the vegetables, which ensures that the entire meal finishes cooking at the same time.

Chicken breasts are easy to cook and tend to absorb whatever flavors are added to the dish. They also pair nicely with just about any variety of roasted vegetables.

For the best results, I recommend cutting the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so that they are all an even thickness. Chicken that is a uniform thickness will cook evenly and helps to ensure that it stays moist and that some does not overcook and become dry while other pieces are undercooked.

1. To cut the chicken breasts lengthwise, place 1 ½ lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a cutting board.
2. Lay one hand firmly on top of the chicken breast (being careful to keep your fingers out of the way) and cut it horizontally through the middle until there are two even pieces, starting from the thickest end and cutting through to the thinner end.
3. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.

Which Vegetables Are Best For Sheet Pan Chicken?

As mentioned, chicken breasts pair nicely with just about any type of vegetable. They're incredibly versatile and perfect roasted on a sheet pan with veggies.

This dish uses fresh green beans and grape tomatoes. Roasted green beans are tender, but still hearty and a great addition to sheet pan meals. The grape tomatoes burst in the oven and become sweet and kind of jammy as they cook.

The combination of fresh green beans and tomatoes is a great flavor combo and both have a similar cooking time.

Ingredients For Sheet Pan Italian Chicken

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

• 1 ½ lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 lb. Fresh Green Beans
• 1 12 oz. package Grape Tomatoes (can use cherry tomatoes)
• 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp. each Kosher Salt and Pepper
• ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (or Asiago cheese) (grated)
• Fresh Basil, Parsley, or herbs of choice for garnish (optional)

How To Make Sheet Pan Italian Chicken

All that's needed to make this dish is to place the chopped green beans, tomatoes, and chicken breasts onto a sheet pan and then to coat everything evenly in olive oil and seasoning.

The sheet pan is then placed into the oven and roasted at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender, but not mushy.

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wash and trim the ends from 1 lb. of fresh green beans. Cut the green beans into halves or thirds, depending on your preference, making sure that they are all relatively the same size.
3. Place the chopped green beans onto a large baking sheet.
4. Place the sliced chicken breasts on top of the green beans.
5. Pour the grape tomatoes out onto the baking sheet.
6. Drizzle 1 ½ Tbsp. of olive oil over the chicken and veggies. Sprinkle ½ tsp. each of garlic and onion powder, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional), and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper onto to the chicken and vegetables. Toss until completely coated.
7. Flip the chicken breasts over and repeat this process. Drizzle 1 ½ Tbsp. of olive oil over the chicken and veggies. Sprinkle ½ tsp. each of garlic and onion powder, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional), and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper onto to the chicken and vegetables. Toss until completely coated.
8. Make sure that everything is evenly spread out across the baking sheet to ensure that it cooks evenly.

How Long Does Sheet Pan Chicken Take To Bake?

Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. It should take 26-30 minutes for the chicken to cook through.

The best way to cook chicken is to check the internal temperature using a food thermometer. This ensure that the chicken is cooked safely and that it does not overcook and become dry.

The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit and can be checked with a food thermometer.

1. Place the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 26-28 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place a food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast. Once the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the baking sheet from the oven.
3. Feel free to cook for an additional couple of minutes if needed.
4. The chicken should be fully cooked, the green beans tender, but not mushy, and the tomatoes bursting at the end of the cooking time.

How To Keep Chicken From Drying Out

Here are a few tips that will help to keep chicken breasts moist while cooking in the oven.

• Make sure that the chicken breasts are an even thickness to ensure that they cook evenly.
• Coat the chicken breasts generously in olive oil so that it stays moist and does not dry out as it cook.
• Cook the chicken breasts just until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken becomes dry and tough.
• Use a baking sheet that is large enough to fit the chicken and vegetables without overcrowding the pan.

What To Serve With Italian Chicken

I love to top this dish with some freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese and fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.

You can serve this Sheet Pan Italian Chicken as-is and keep things low-carb or you can add a side of pasta like this Mushroom Olive Pasta, Vegetarian Mediterranean Pasta, Green Pasta Sauce, or something like polenta, quinoa, wild rice, or lentils.

It would be great served alongside a fresh antipasto or green side salad, Caesar salad, marinated tomato salad, minty pea salad or with some crusty Italian bread and Kalamata olive tapenade.

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• Italian Green Bean Salad
• Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
• Italian Quinoa Salad
• Garlic Roasted Green Beans
• Mozzarella Prosciutto Grilled Cheese
• Chicken Pesto Flatbread

How Long Does This Dish Last In The Fridge?

Any leftover chicken and veggies may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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

This recipe can also be doubled if feeding a family.

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