Here’s an easy, all-in-one Chicken and Cheese Sheet Pan Dinner — minimal cleanup, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. 🍗🧀🥦
🍗 Chicken & Cheese Sheet Pan Dinner
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (or your favorite vegetables)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or oregano/basil)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2️⃣ Prepare Chicken & Veggies
- Place chicken on the sheet pan.
- Arrange broccoli and bell pepper around the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over everything and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Toss veggies lightly to coat.
3️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) and vegetables are tender.
4️⃣ Add Cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over chicken and veggies.
- Return to oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve
- Plate the chicken with veggies, drizzle any pan juices, and enjoy immediately.
💡 Tips
- Swap in other vegetables: zucchini, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes work well.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
- Can prep in advance: season chicken and veggies the night before, then bake fresh.
If you want, I can also give a spicy Cajun version of this sheet pan dinner with melted cheese for a bolder flavor.
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