There is nothing like having your whole meal all done in one pot or one pan! This sheet pan chicken with vegetables and potatoes is a great way to enjoy crispy roasted chicken thighs with tender veggies with the double bonus of getting dinner cooked in 30 minutes AND minimal clean-up.
Hello, all!
Now that I’m back from my vacation, I’m ready to share my latest easy dinner recipe with you!
I know I did post my Italian salsa verde from the lanai in Florida, but now it’s time to get back in the swing of things and pick up my regular schedule. My cats definitely agree with that since they have been surrounding me in my office whenever I sit down to work. š Luckily I have lots of cat beds in here so they don’t spend ALL their time sitting across my arms.
Shall we get to it?
One Pan Meal
I had a few goals when I started working on this recipe and I’m happy to say I achieved all of them! We’ve really enjoyed testing this recipe AND the simple clean-up after dinner is done.
- Tender and juicy chicken with crispy skin. Use bone-in thighs and a high temperature.
- Tender (but not mushy vegetables). While the potatoes roast the whole time, add the other veggies half-way through cooking.
- Everything in one pan. Two pans will give you crispier potatoes, but one pan gives you tender potatoes flavored with the meat juices.
- Enough variety so that no sides are needed. A mix of Brussels sprouts, carrots, and potatoes provide a complete meal.
What do you need?
- Chicken Thighs – Four bone-in thighs for crispy skin and tender meat.
- Spice Rub – Paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper will do you.
- Potatoes – Yellow potatoes are my favorite and no need to peel!
- Mixed Vegetables – I’ve chosen Brussels sprouts and carrots, but you can mix it up with broccoli, cauliflower, parsnips, or whatever else you enjoy roasted.
How to make this
To make sheet pan chicken and vegetables, bake the chicken and potatoes for 15 minutes. Then add the remaining vegetables and bake for another 15 minutes until done.
1. Give the chicken a rub
Start by rubbing the meat with a quick spice rub. A little hot from the cayenne, a little smokey from the smoked paprika (this spice is a secret weapon!), and a good sprinkling of salt for flavor.
2. Prep the potatoes and bake
Then you’re going to dice up the potatoes and toss them with some salt and olive oil. Salt everything! Flavor!
Lay out the thighs on the sheet pan then spread out the potatoes along one side and bake.
3. Add the veggies
Now mix up the veggies with some more salt and olive oil. (Same bowl! This is an easy clean-up meal.) Add them to the oven and bake some more.
I find the Brussels sprouts need about 15 minutes, maybe a little less if they’re small, so I put them and the carrots in half way through the 30 minute bake time.
4. Eat
At the end the chicken skin should be crispy, the meat well cooked, and the potatoes and veggies a little caramelized while also well flavored from the chicken fat.
Sauces You’ll Love
This is a simple and tasty meal, but I think it’s even better with a sauce! You can make your own or use a favorite store bought sauce. If you want to make a sauce, I have a few suggestions.
- Italian Salsa Verde – this is my favorite with the meal
- Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing – a creamy alternative
- Chimichurri Sauce – a spicy herb sauce
- Green Olive Pesto – a classic!
- Spanish Romesco Sauce – a great match for the spice rub
If you try my recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables and Potatoes, I would love to hear from you in the comments with your experience and rating! And Iām happy to answer any questions you might have.
– Happy Cooking, Annemarie
Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables and Potatoes
Ingredients
Chicken and Spice Rub
- 4 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
- 3-4 medium yellow potatoes, cut into a 1 inch dice
- 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425F. Take out a large sheet pan.
- Mix together the salt, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper of the spice rub and then mix in the olive oil. Rub the spices over the chicken.
- Dice the potatoes and toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with a sprinkle of kosher salt and pepper.
- Arrange the chicken and potatoes on the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- While everything is baking, toss the Brussels sprouts and carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and and sprinkle of kosher salt and pepper.
- When the 15 minutes is up, take out the sheet pan. Stir the potatoes and then spread out the Brussels sprouts and carrots on the pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes more. Or until the meat is fully cooked, the skin is crispy, and the vegetables are tender.
Ricki Burgener says
Oh my goodness, this was an absolutely delicious dish. So simple to make. Thank you so much. I’m sorry I don’t have any pictures. I’m definitely making it again and will post pictures then.
Holly says
I love one dish meals so I gave your chicken a try and it was a hit. I went with the original brussel sprouts and added more carrots for the kids. Thanks for the recipe!
Emma says
Would this be good with broccoli? Not big brussel sprouts fans here! š
justalittlebitofbacon says
Yes, broccoli would be a great sub for the sprouts.