Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken

Sheet pan dinners are so easy and this Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken does not disappoint. You can cook an entire meal for your family to enjoy in just minutes for a delicious Main Dish Recipes.

No need for a bunch of different pots and pans because it all goes on the sheet pan. This means less clean up which is always a good thing. Balsamic chicken has very few ingredients so this is not complicated at all. This is literally so simple!

The kids love this and the entire family enjoys this meal. The veggies get so tender and glazed from the delicious sauce. You may love these sheet pan meals, Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes and Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe.

Why We Love This Sheet Pan Recipe

Being able to throw this together quickly and easily really helps to avoid the temptation of getting take out.  Everyone is much happier with a delicious home cooked meal anyway.

It is quick and easy and our family loved it. The chicken and vegetables are amazing. The brown sugar and balsamic vinegar give the chicken such an amazing flavor. I just love the balsamic glaze! I seriously could eat it by the spoonful. It is that delicious!

Whether you use chicken thighs or chicken breasts, it is so delicious and a great chicken recipe. You can’t go wrong with this meal and it just has the best flavor.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Filet and pounded to even thickness
• Carrots – Peeled and chopped. You can also use baby carrots
• Baby Gold Potatoes – I like to use fingerling potatoes sliced in half
• Olive Oil – Use any type of oil of your choice
• Garlic Powder – Check out The Best Garlic Powder Substitute if you are out. you can also use minced cloves garlic.
• Dried Basil and Dried Thyme – Feel free to also use fresh herbs. We have even added in fresh rosemary.
• Balsamic Vinegar – Gives any recipe amazing flavor
• Brown Sugar – If you are out, see The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes. Honey is a great substitute.
• Parmesan Cheese – You can also use grated or shredded parmesan cheese

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Change Chicken – This delicious marinade is also great with chicken thighs. We have cooked both and it was so delicious.
• Potatoes – Use sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes for another delicious idea. Red potatoes are also great in this recipe.
• Green Beans – Substitute green beans for the asparagus. Yum!
• Other Vegetables – Add red onion, broccoli, brussels sprouts, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, lemon wedges and bell pepper.

There are lots of options and so many tasty ideas to try!

How to Make Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken

Step 1 – First, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on one third of a greased baking sheet. Place chicken on one third of the pan, and then the carrots on the remaining third.

Step 2 – Next, drizzle the oil over the potatoes, chicken, and carrots. Rub the oil over the chicken with your fingertips making sure everything is well coated. Season with all the seasonings.

Step 3 – In a sauce pan bring balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes until reduced by half. Spoon half of the balsamic sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.

Step 4 – Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and carrots and potatoes are tender. 5 minutes before the chicken is done – add the asparagus with the carrots.

• Step 5 – Drizzle remaining balsamic sauce (it should be slightly thickened now after cooling) over the chicken and vegetables then toss to coat.
• Step 6 – Roast mixture until asparagus is tender.
• Step 7 – Remove from oven and serve. Feel to top with more Parmesans cheese before serving. Yum!

Recipe Tips

• Adding Asparagus – You don’t want to over cook your asparagus so make sure to not add them until the last few minutes.
• Sheet Pan – When making this recipe we used a large sheet pan. It will depend on how much you are cooking. You may need to split into to pans if you are making a large serving.
• Chicken – Make sure to cook chicken about the same size so it cooks evenly. We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is fully cooked to internal temperature of 165 degrees before serving.

What to Serve with Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken?

The beauty of this recipe is that it is truly a one pan dinner. There isn’t any need to serve anything else with it!

You have everything for a great meal on the sheet pan. Lots of delicious chicken and veggies make the best meal. We have even served over Microwave Brown Rice or Quinoa in a large bowl.

The only other thing you might want is homemade rolls or garlic bread. And that is totally optional.

We actually freeze garlic bread to use with meals like this. It takes little time and saves us a bunch of money.