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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Vegetables

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring juicy garlic butter chicken breasts and a medley of roasted vegetables, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (56 g)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme (optional)
  • 1 cup baby carrots (about 120 g)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (about 90 g)
  • 1 cup zucchini slices (about 120 g)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped (about 150 g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth to create the garlic butter sauce.
  3. Chop baby carrots, broccoli florets, zucchini slices, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Toss them in 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet, leaving space in the center for the chicken.
  4. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place them in the middle of the sheet pan. Brush each breast generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through (around 12 minutes), stir the vegetables and baste the chicken again with any leftover garlic butter.
  6. Check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and that the vegetables are tender with crispy edges. If vegetables need more roasting, remove the chicken once done and let the veggies finish for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  8. Sprinkle chopped parsley or thyme over the chicken and vegetables before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before roasting to ensure browning. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the vegetables. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. You can line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or olive oil. To speed cooking, cut chicken into strips and reduce cooking time accordingly.

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