Description
This Italian Chicken, Potatoes, and Green Beans recipe is a simple and delicious sheet pan dinner that brings together tender chicken breasts, flavorful baby potatoes, and crisp green beans, all seasoned with a zesty blend of Italian spices and lemon juice. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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For the Italian Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Potatoes and Green Beans:
- 4 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 3 cups green beans, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
- Prepare the ingredients: Arrange the chicken breasts in the center of the pan, with the halved potatoes on one side and the green beans on the other.
- Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Season the chicken and vegetables: Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Optional step: For extra color, broil for 2–3 minutes before removing from the oven.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts and use frozen green beans if fresh ones are not available.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling Parmesan cheese over the dish before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
