Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is a wholesome and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy parmesan and breadcrumb crust bake alongside golden roasted red potatoes and tender green beans, all on one sheet pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ lb chicken breast (about 3-4 pieces, approx. 1 inch thick)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (Italian or plain; if plain, add 1 tsp Italian seasoning)
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ½ – ¾ tsp sea salt
Potatoes
- 2 lb red potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces (quartered if small, cut into 6ths or 8ths if larger)
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
Green Beans
- 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp parmesan (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking oil for easy cleanup. In a medium bowl, toss the cut red potatoes with minced garlic, olive oil, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the potatoes on one-third of the sheet pan and bake for 10-15 minutes until they start to brown.
- Coat Chicken: While the potatoes are baking, combine the chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, cracked pepper, and sea salt in the same bowl used for the potatoes. Toss to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated with the parmesan crust mixture.
- Add Chicken and Green Beans: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and place the coated chicken breasts alongside the partially cooked potatoes. In the same bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, parmesan (if using), salt, and pepper. Add the green beans to the remaining space on the sheet pan.
- Bake Until Cooked Through: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. For extra crispy potatoes, switch the oven to broil on high and broil for an additional 4-5 minutes if desired.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the food rest for several minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve warm and enjoy your balanced, flavorful meal!
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are roughly the same thickness for even cooking, or gently pound if needed.
- Using parchment paper on the sheet pan helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- You can substitute green beans with asparagus or broccoli if preferred.
- Broiling at the end crisps the potatoes and the chicken crust but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, especially salt and pepper.
