This sheet-pan recipe is one of those easy dinners with minimal meal prep and great flavor. It features crispy golden chicken, tender roasted sweet potatoes, slightly charred broccoli, and red bell peppers. It’s a complete meal the entire family will love and perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 -25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Prep Level: Beginner +
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick recipe with simple ingredients
- It’s a complete meal in one pan
- Minimal prep with easy cleanup
- Easy to customize with what you have on hand
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Panko bread crumbs
- Olive oil
- Large sweet potato – sliced
- Large shallot – finely chopped
- Orange marmalade
- White wine vinegar
- Fresh broccoli crown – cut into spears
- Red bell pepper – sliced (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions


1
Chicken and Potatoes
Adjust the oven racks to the middle of the oven and preheat.
Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Baste chicken with Dijon mustard and set aside.


In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt.
Place one tablespoon of the dry seasoning mixture in a large bowl and set aside.
Pour panko crumbs into a large, shallow bowl. Add the remaining dry seasoning mixture and one tablespoon of olive oil. Combine well.


Firmly press the crumb mixture on both sides of the chicken. Place chicken on one side of the prepared baking pan.


Place the sweet potato slices in the large bowl with the dry seasoning. Pour in one tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat potatoes. Place on the baking sheet.


2
Vegetables
While the chicken and potatoes are baking, mix the chopped shallots, marmalade, vinegar, and one tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl. Add the broccoli spears and toss to coat.


After 10 minutes of baking, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use kitchen tongs and flip the chicken and potatoes. Add the broccoli spears and red peppers (if using) to the pan with the sweet potatoes. Return to the oven to continue to bake.


Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Pour any leftover marmalade mixture over the broccoli. Return the sheet pan to the oven for a quick roast under the broiler.
Plate chicken, potatoes, veggies, and enjoy!

See the recipe card below for complete measurements and cooking times.
This sheet pan meal is inspired by a recipe from Southern Living Magazine.

Variations & Add-ins
- Chicken – Boneless skinless chicken thighs (the cooking time may vary)
- Chili powder – Cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning
- Panko bread crumbs – Regular bread crumbs
- Sweet potato – Small red potatoes or baby potatoes
- Shallot – Yellow or red onions
- Orange marmalade – Hot honey or maple syrup
- White wine vinegar – Champagne vinegar
- Fresh broccoli – Brussels sprouts or green beans
- Optional add-ins – lemon zest on the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes tossed in during the last few minutes of roasting or sprinkle grated parmesan cheese just before serving


Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Cook in a single layer – Overcrowding leads to uneven cooking.
- Flip halfway through – Ensures even crispiness on both sides.
- Try to have the chicken pieces in even thickness – pound thick pieces out evenly.
- Start with the chicken and sweet potatoes first – They need more time than the broccoli and red peppers.
- Cut veggies evenly – This helps everything cook at the same pace.
- Broil at the end – A quick broil can take the crispiness up a notch.
- For best results – Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is at the proper internal temperature of 165°f and adjust the cooking time if needed.
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Sheet Pan Crispy Chicken with Potatoes and Broccoli

This sheet-pan recipe is one of those easy dinners with minimal meal prep and great flavor. It features crispy golden chicken, tender roasted sweet potatoes, slightly charred broccoli, and red bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large breasts cut in half)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil – divided
- 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 large shallot – approximately 1/4 cup finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 fresh broccoli crown – cut into pieces
- 1 small red bell pepper (optional) – thinly sliced
Instructions
- Adjust the oven racks to the middle of the oven and preheat to 400° degrees f.
- Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Baste chicken with Dijon mustard and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt.
- Place one tablespoon of the dry seasoning mixture in a large bowl and set aside.
- Pour panko crumbs into a large, shallow bowl. Add the remaining dry seasoning mixture and one tablespoon of olive oil. Combine well.
- Using your fingers, firmly press the crumb mixture on both sides of the chicken. Place chicken on one side of the prepared baking pan.
- Place the sweet potato slices in the large bowl with the dry seasoning. Pour in one tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat potatoes. Evenly arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- While the chicken and potatoes are baking, mix the chopped shallots, marmalade, vinegar, and one tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl. Add the broccoli spears and toss to coat.
- Slice the red pepper if using.
- After 10 minutes of baking, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use kitchen tongs and flip the chicken and potatoes. Add the broccoli spears to the pan with the sweet potatoes.
- Return to the oven for about 10 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°f.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Pour any leftover marmalade mixture over the broccoli.
- Return the sheet pan to the oven for a quick roast under the broiler to blister the peppers and brown the chicken. About 2 minutes.
- Plate chicken, potatoes, veggies, and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Try to have the chicken pieces in even thickness
- Start with the chicken and sweet potatoes first
- Cut veggies evenly
- Don't crowd the pan
- Broil at the end for extra crispiness
- For best results – Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to its proper internal temperature of 165°f.
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