I’ll be honest I’ve been hesitant to share this post with you guys. Balsamic chicken is never the prettiest thing (I’ve already trashed two other balsamic chicken posts in the past because they just don’t look good – you’d be surprised how much I make but don’t actually share), BUT the flavor of this easy Balsamic Chicken and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner makes if far too good not to share! It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and it cooks in 20 minutes (or less) so you’ll have a delicious, flavorful dinner in no time! And you’ll be loving every single bite!
Balsamic Chicken and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
You could use different veggies for this sheet pan chicken recipe than the ones I’ve chosen if you’d like (I want to use red bell pepper next time), but with that said keep in mind the roasting times other vegetables may take. I chose the ones here not only for their nice blend of colors but because they roast in the oven fairly quickly so they’ll be done at the same time as the chicken is (if you were to use something else like diced red potatoes or halved brussels sprouts just give it a head start in the oven with a little bit of the olive oil first). Another thing I wanted to mention is that you could also just toss in the tomatoes at the end if you’d rather they weren’t soft (which I may try next time). And if you don’t want to dirty another cutting board (like me) then be sure to cut all the veggies first (including the tomatoes and parsley) before you dice up the chicken.
Healthy Chicken and Veggie Recipe
This is a healthy meal I’ll make again and again, especially on busy weeknights, so even if it may not look the best it still tastes unbelievably good, so you really do need to try it! It would also be super fast for meal prep—bake all at once, store in the refrigerator, and have delicious lunch or dinner to reheat in the microwave. You just can’t go wrong with balsamic vinegar. Pour it on just about anything and I’ll eat it (almost literally, have you tried vanilla gelato swirled with a balsamic glaze? Oh my oh my is it heavenly). When this is done roasting you’ll have lots of balsamic and veggie pan juices, just pour it like a sauce over each serving when plating it up. It’s amazing over a dish of rice. So delish! You can also get creative with your ingredients, like using chicken thighs, adding a spritz of lemon juice for brightness, paprika for a smoky flavor, garlic powder or onion powder for a savory taste, or topping with feta or parmesan cheese. If you like this sheet pan dinner be sure to check out my Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, my Chicken Broccoli Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner, and this flavorful Lemon Chicken Asparagus and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner. All sheet pan meals have the same concept – just dice it into bite-size pieces, dress it, toss it, and roast it on one baking sheet. So easy and so good!
