Need an easy, healthy, and scrumptious dinner idea in a hurry? Sheet pan chicken thighs are exactly what you’re looking for. A complete meal that is done on one sheet is ready in 30 minutes!
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Easy One-Pan Dinner
Sheet pan chicken thighs are one of the easiest ways to get a 30-minute meal on the table. Being able to bake everything on one sheet makes for easy cleaning up but any type of sheet pan dinner is also an efficient way to make sure everything is ready at the same time. Both the main and the sides!
This chicken thigh sheet pan dinner is made with tender juicy chicken, and roasted potatoes, carrots, and broccoli with tons of flavor with the simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. High protein, loads of veggies, and completely gluten-free!
I don’t know about you but there are just some days when the last thing I want to do is make an elaborate meal that my kids may or may not agree on. Sheet pan chicken thighs and potatoes, this grilled chicken thighs recipe, or this pork chop sheet pan dinner are the answer to a healthy dinner idea and a simple go-to meal that I know they will love. I can customize the veggies on the side because it’s a flexible recipe that can meet everyone’s needs.
Ingredients for the Best Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
Preparing the ingredinets is the hardest part! Make this easy sheet pan chicken thigh dinner in minutes with simple and fresh ingredients. It is easy to lay flat and add pantry staple seasonings. Create the best family dinner with this chicken recipe!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Chicken thighs: Use either boneless chicken thighs or bone-in chicken thighs for this recipe.
- Potatoes: Chop the potatoes evenly into small pieces. You can leave the skin on the potatoes. Be sure to wash and dry the potatoes before cutting.
- Carrots: Peel the outside of the carrots, cut them into small chunks, and then in half.
- Broccoli: Cut your broccoli florets in half and place them directly on the sheet pan.
- Olive oil: Drizzle the vegetables in the olive oil to help give them a crisp outside that holds the seasonings on each ingredient. You can use avocado oil too!
- Fresh herbs: Oregano, basil, and garlic are all combined and used for extra flavor. You can even use fresh rosemary too!
How to Make Chicken Thighs in the Oven
This chicken thigh recipe is so simple to make and comes together quickly when baking in the oven. Place all the ingredients on a sheet pan and bake until they are tender and the chicken is cooked through. It is going to be your go-to meal each week!
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the carrots in half and then cut into 2-inch pieces. Then cut the potatoes into 1/4″ rounds. Place on a large baking sheet (18×13″).
- Combine. Place the chicken in the middle of the pan. Then place potatoes and carrots onto the pan. Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle the seasonings evenly over top. Then toss to evenly combine.
- Bake in the oven. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Remove from oven, add broccoli, and flip vegetables. Add an extra Tablespoon of oil if needed. Then bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F. Serve while warm. Salt and pepper to taste.
Customize it!
Sometimes I’ll switch up the potatoes to sweet potatoes, add more veggies, or use cauliflower instead of broccoli. If I need to feed a larger crowd, I’ll turn it into a 2 sheet pan meal keeping one pan for more chicken and another pan for just the roasted potatoes and carrots or just for sheet pan vegetables.
This is a super budget-friendly way to eat if there ever was one! Pick up what’s on sale or use what you’ve got. Quick, easy, healthy, and delicious!
Cooking Tips
Use these helpful tips to learn the best ways to make this sheet pan dinner! Timing and cooking everything perfectly is just what we want when baking the ingredients together. Follow these tips to make the best dinner kids and adults all love!
- Nonstick. Everything gets tossed in oil once it’s on the baking sheet and should become non-stick but feel free to use a sheet of foil for extra assurance.
- Timing. You roast the potatoes and carrots first because they take longer to cook. Avoid adding the broccoli too soon as you’ll overcook and possibly burn it.
- Season beforehand. This chicken thigh sheet pan dinner is super flavorful as is, but if you want you can marinate it ahead of time by sprinkling it with the seasoning and allowing it to sit in the fridge before baking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. If you need to make more you might find you need to use two pans. Overcrowding could lead to uneven cooking.
- Meat thermometer. Make sure to check the internal temperature of your chicken before serving. You do not want to overcook or undercook your chicken. The temperature for chicken needs to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Variations
I prefer using boneless, skinless chicken thighs because that’s what my kids prefer but you can switch up any of the components! Make this dinner just how your family enjoys it! Use different vegetables and seasonings or what you have on hand. The possibilities are endless!
- Chicken breast. Try chicken with bone-in or without bone and with or without skin, just like in my other favorite sheet pan chicken and veggies recipe. Chicken drumsticks also work.
- For a more rustic appearance don’t peel your potatoes or carrots. Just make sure to scrub very well first!
- Potatoes. Speaking of not peeling…this recipe calls for baby potatoes that have a thin skin, so there is no need to peel. Red potatoes would also be great. If you prefer to peel them, go right ahead!
- Some alternate roasted veggies could be colorful bell peppers, cauliflower, beets, turnips, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, white and red onions, and sweet potatoes.
- Tomatoes. Slice fresh, juicy tomatoes to add, or slice cherry tomatoes in half to bake.
- Switch up the seasoning – For a different flavor next time, try fajita seasoning or taco seasoning over everything! Use a blend of Mediterranean spices to make chicken shawarma or this easy Greek seasoning is also perfect for making Greek sheet pan chicken.
Recipe FAQs
You can cover the chicken and sheet pan with foil but it is not necessary. It is nice to have the oven bake the chicken without the foil and let the outside become crispy and the inside tender.
If you’re planning for dinner tonight, you can do a little bit of the prep work ahead of time and then pop everything into the oven just before dinner time. Season the chicken, cover it, and allow it to sit in the fridge for a bit of marinating time. Wash, peel, and cut the vegetables and either season them ahead of time and keep them stored or wait to season them on the pan just before you put them in the oven.
The best way to cook chicken thighs is by grilling, roasting, making this baked chicken thighs recipe or slow cooking.
5 star review
“Super easy and turned out perfect. The chicken was juicy and flavourful and the veggies were perfect.”
-Sherri
Storage Suggestions
Enjoy leftovers the next day and up to three days after that. This sheet pan dinner will keep fresh in the fridge in an airtight container. Heat it in the microwave if doing small portions or place it back in the oven to heat through, if heating a larger amount.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs , can use 6 if needed
- 1 pound baby potatoes , could also use red potatoes
- ½ pound large carrots , peeled
- 1 head broccoli
- 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt , more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the carrots in half and then cut into 2-inch pieces. Then cut the potatoes into 1/4" rounds. Place on a large baking sheet (18×13").
- Place the chicken in the middle of the pan. Then place potatoes and carrots onto the pan. Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle the seasonings evenly over top. Then toss to evenly combine.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Remove from oven, add broccoli and flip vegetables. Add an extra Tablespoon of oil if needed. Then bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F. Serve while warm. Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 30 Minute Meals, 30 Minute Meals, American, Chicken, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Meal Prep, Nut-Free, Sheet Pan, Sheet Pan, Whole 30
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
This is a keeper – We love the Greek seasoning on the chicken thighs and veggies – added a little lemon juice at the end! Super easy and delicious!
This was such an easy dinner to make for my whole family! Everyone loved it and can’t wait to have it again, thank you!
Love that this recipe makes delicious leftovers so I don’t have to worry about lunch the following day!
This chicken thigh recipe is definitely a keeper! It is cooked and seasoned well! And I am glad that it is so easy to make. Another addition to our dinner rotation.
Super loved this amazing Sheet pan chicken thighs recipe! Will surely have this again, super easy to make and tasted really delicious! Well done!
This recipe is so easy and flavorful. Everyone loved it!
Super easy and turned out perfect. The chicken was juicy and flavourful and the veggies were perfect.
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed it :)
This is my go-to for eating healthier!! It has lots of flavor & is delicious!!
Love chicken & veggies!! The seasoning is perfect & everything is tender & delicious!!
What a wonderful dinner idea. My family will love this, I’m sure. I just saved the recipe. I will give it a try. Thanks!