Make sheet pan chicken breast for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or to prep your protein for the week ahead! Moist, tender, and delicious, this simple chicken is just what you need!<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThere are days and weeks when life gets BUSY. Notice I said weeks as well as days? During those weeks, my kitchen keywords are \u201cquick and easy,\u201d but I still want my meals to be healthy and delicious.<\/p>\n
Do you ever have those weeks?<\/p>\n
The good news is that I have loads of one pan chicken dishes that meet all of the above criteria for quick, healthy, and AMAZINGLY delicious, which means easy dinners on the table in less than an hour!<\/p>\n
Some of my favorites are 30 Minute Cashew Chicken<\/a>, Instant Pot Chicken Tinga<\/a>, and Easy Chicken Piccata<\/a>.<\/p>\n If sheet pan meals are your thing (they are definitely mine!), try my Blackened Salmon<\/a>, Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers<\/a>, or one of my favorite sheet pan chicken recipes, Lemon and Herb Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n AND next, I\u2019d like to show you my very simple and delicious sheet pan chicken breast recipe.<\/p>\n This easy sheet pan chicken dinner is absolutely perfect for days and weeks when time is short because:<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to make sheet pan chicken thighs or chicken breasts.<\/p>\n Step 1. Preheat oven to 400F.<\/strong> Line a baking sheet<\/a> with parchment paper<\/a> and set aside.<\/p>\n Step 2. Using the flat end of a meat mallet<\/a>, pound out the chicken breasts<\/strong> so they become even in thickness with the thinnest part of the breast (OR slice the breast lengthwise into two thinner halves).<\/p>\n Step 3. Place the chicken<\/strong> on a sheet pan.<\/p>\n Step 4. Season all breasts<\/strong> with salt<\/a> and pepper, plus any optional seasonings.<\/p>\n Step 5. Place one optional orange or lemon slice<\/strong> on top of each chicken breast (discard when the chicken is done).<\/p>\n Step 6. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes. <\/strong>Check the temperature of the chicken using a kitchen thermometer<\/a> (it should be at least 165F).<\/p>\n Store leftovers in an airtight container<\/a> in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.<\/p>\n This lemon chicken makes an excellent sheet pan dinner because you can serve it in so many ways!<\/p>\n Whether you make a big batch of sheet pan chicken breast or do a sheet pan chicken vegetables mix, this is a great option for meal prep for the week!<\/p>\n Having a lean protein ready to go in the fridge is key to making sure you hit your protein goals all week long.<\/strong><\/p>\n We want to make sure every meal has a main protein source, and sheet pan chicken is a great option that you can dress up in different ways, so you don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re eating the same thing over and over again.<\/p>\n To get even more protein, try some of these tips:<\/p>\n Eating protein is just one habit that will set you up for success. If you\u2019re looking to increase your protein intake, sign up for my Protein Made Easy Email Challenge<\/a>! You\u2019ll learn all about protein \u2013 what it is, why we need it, and how to get more of it!<\/em><\/p>\n You can do either, but I prefer a higher temperature because it means a faster cooking time. Plus, you end up with chicken that\u2019s crispy on the outside but still moist and tender.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sure! To make sheet pan chicken with vegetables, choose veggies that can cook in the same timeframe as the chicken (think broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, or mushrooms rather than heartier veggies like potatoes or squash). Toss the veggies with a bit of olive oil and nestle them between the chicken breasts without overcrowding them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You can cook bone-in chicken on a sheet pan, but you\u2019ll have to increase the cooking time by quite a bit to make sure it\u2019s fully cooked. If that\u2019s what you have on hand, try my Jamaican Jerk Chicken<\/a> or Sweet and Sticky Chicken<\/a> recipes, which are geared toward different cuts of chicken.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n It depends on the type and thickness of the chicken. Chicken & lemon recipes like this sheet pan chicken cook quickly (in 15 minutes) because the breast is pounded thin or sliced in two halves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nEASY SHEET PAN CHICKEN<\/h2>\n
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INGREDIENTS FOR SHEET PAN CHICKEN THIGHS OR BREAST<\/h2>\n
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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ON A SHEET PAN<\/h2>\n
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SERVE WITH SHEET PAN DINNER CHICKEN<\/h2>\n
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USING SHEET PAN CHICKEN RECIPES FOR MEAL PREP<\/h2>\n
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CHICKEN & LEMON RECIPES FAQS<\/h2>\n
Is it better to bake chicken at 350 or 400?<\/h3>\n
Can you make sheet pan veggies and chicken?<\/h3>\n
What about bone-in chicken on a sheet pan?<\/h3>\n
How long does it take to bake chicken?<\/h3>\n
MORE QUICK AND EASY ONE PAN CHICKEN RECIPES<\/h2>\n
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