Sheet-Pan Chicken with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
In short: Chicken breasts, zucchini and cherry tomatoes roast on one tray with garlic, oregano and lemon. A light summer dinner that takes 30 minutes. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 330 kcal
Chicken breast is lean, so this recipe protects it. The breasts are sliced into thick cutlets so they roast quickly, and they go onto the tray when the vegetables are already underway. Zucchini and cherry tomatoes cook down into a loose, juicy sauce with garlic and oregano. Squeeze lemon over everything at the end. It is a light dinner that tastes best with crusty bread or rice.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 230°C (450°F). Toss the zucchini, tomatoes, onion and garlic on a large rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Spread them out.
- Roast the vegetables for 8 minutes.
- Toss the chicken with the remaining oil and salt, the oregano, pepper and lemon zest.
- Take out the tray, push the vegetables aside and add the chicken in a single layer.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, turning the chicken once, until it reads 74°C (165°F) and the tomatoes have burst.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the tray and crush a few tomatoes into the pan juices. Top with basil and serve with lemon wedges.
Tips
- Do not cut the zucchini too thin or it turns watery. Salt the cut pieces for 10 minutes and pat them dry if you want extra browning.
- Add a drained can of white beans to the tray for the last 10 minutes to make the dish more filling.
Questions and answers
Why does my sheet-pan chicken breast turn out dry?
Chicken breast dries out quickly. Slice it into cutlets, do not overcook it, and take it out as soon as it reaches 74°C (165°F).
Can I use chicken thighs instead?
Yes. Boneless thighs need 20 to 25 minutes, so put them on the tray with the vegetables from the start and skip the 8-minute head start.
What should I serve with it?
Rice, boiled potatoes or quinoa all soak up the juices. Crusty bread works too if gluten is not a concern. A drizzle of good olive oil on top is also nice.
How long does it take to make Sheet-Pan Chicken with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes?
About 40 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sheet-Pan Chicken with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes?
About 330 kcal per serving, with 41 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 830 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
