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Home » Recipes » Sheet Pan Chicken with Garlic Butter

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on June 27, 2020
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Sheet Pan Chicken with Garlic Butter

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Getting a healthy and tasty dinner on the table has never been easier! This low-carb sheet pan chicken is full of flavor and ready in just 45 minutes. 

Chicken and veggies on sheet pan

Using one baking sheet to cook chicken and some roast vegetables in a herby garlic butter sauce is so easy.

This recipe ensures perfectly tender and juicy chicken breasts and crispy roast vegetables every time. 

How to make sheet pan chicken

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking tray or line with foil. Set aside.

Step 2: Brine the chicken by filling a large bowl with lukewarm water. Stir in a handful of salt until it dissolves and then add your chicken breasts. They should sit in the water for at least 15 minutes. Rinse the chicken breasts when done and set aside. 

chicken breasts soaking in large bowl

Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, chicken broth, chopped garlic, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Set aside. 

butter garlic herb mixture prepared in white bowl

Step 4: Place chicken on a greased baking sheet and place the cauliflower florets, zucchini, onion, and bell peppers all around the chicken. Pour over half of the sauce and toss everything until it is well coated. Arrange into a single layer again. Sprinkle over some salt and pepper to season. 

chicken and vegetables arranged on a baking sheet

Step 5: Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove and mix well. Flip the chicken breasts over. Pour over the remaining sauce and bake for a further 10 – 15 minutes. The chicken should be fully cooked and not pink on the inside. 

baked chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet with fresh herbs

Step 6: Cover the chicken with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes with the juices from the pan before serving. Serve with the roasted vegetables. 

Tips for making juicy and tender chicken breasts 

Brining the chicken (letting it sit in saltwater) before cooking makes a huge difference. It draws liquid into the chicken and prevents it from drying out when cooked.

You can learn more about brining in this guide to cooking the perfect chicken breast.

It’s also highly recommended to get a cooking thermometer. Once the chicken is cooked, use your thermometer to test the internal temperature of the meat. It should be at least 165 F.

Using a thermometer to check if your meat is completely cooked saves the juices from pouring out if the meat is cut open to check. This makes the meat juicier and tastier too. 

Lastly, to ensure your chicken breasts are juicy, you must allow them to rest. After you remove the chicken from the oven, cover with foil and rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. 

sheet pan dinner with white cloth

Low-carb roasting vegetables 

You can use any vegetables you have on hand for this dish, which makes it great for clearing out the refrigerator too.

I used green beans, cauliflower, onion, and peppers for this recipe but here are some other low-carb vegetables that are perfect for roasting: 

  • Broccoli
  • Asparagus
  • Eggplant
  • Radishes

Tips and Tricks 

When roasting these different vegetables, cut them into pieces of similar size so that they roast evenly. Also remember that some vegetables take slightly longer to roast than others, so try and make sure you cook all the vegetables for the proper amount of time. 

Another way to change up the flavour of a sheet pan chicken dinner is to use different herbs and spices in the butter sauce. Any fresh herbs you like can work in this sauce, just replace in a ratio similar to the recipe. Give some fresh chives, parsley or oregano a try. 

ingredients for garlic herb butter on wooden board

More healthy dinner recipes

I am a huge fan of healthy and easy dinners that taste great! Here are some of my favorite low-carb dinners:

  • Lemon Chicken Piccata
  • Stuffed Peppers Without Rice
  • Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

You can also check out my roundup of delicious Healthy Dinner Recipes for Diabetics for more inspiration.

When you’ve tried this sheet pan chicken recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Sheet Pan Chicken with Garlic Butter

Getting a healthy and tasty dinner on the table has never been easier! This low-carb sheet pan chicken dinner is full of flavour and ready in just 45 minutes. 
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Resting time:10 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:4
5 from 2 votes
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Ingredients

  • 4 5 ounce chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 Tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped dried rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 Tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to season)
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped red onion
  • 1 cup chopped peppers
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking tray or line with foil. Set aside.
  • Brine the chicken by filling a large bowl with lukewarm water. Stir in a handful of salt until it dissolves and then add your chicken breasts. They should sit in the water for at least 15 minutes. Rinse the chicken breasts when done and set aside. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, chicken broth, chopped garlic, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Set aside. 
  • Place chicken on a greased baking sheet and place the cauliflower florets, zucchini, onion, and bell peppers all around the chicken. Pour over half of the sauce and toss everything until it is well coated. Arrange into a single layer again. Sprinkle over some salt and pepper to season. 
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or when vegetables just start to become golden.
  • Carefully remove the baking tray from the oven and flip the chicken breasts over. Pour the rest of the garlic herb butter sauce over the vegetables and toss well to coat. Return the baking tray to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are softened.
  • Remove the baking tray from the oven and cover the chicken breasts with foil for 10 minutes before cutting and serving with pan juices.
  • Optional: You can broil the vegetables for a couple of minutes here if needed to add extra color and crispness.

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings. 
It’s highly recommended to use a cooking thermometer. Once the chicken is cooked, use your thermometer to test the internal temperature of the meat. It should be at least 165 F.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Sheet Pan Chicken with Garlic Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 Calories from Fat 223
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.8g38%
Saturated Fat 14.6g73%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 169.3mg56%
Sodium 447.7mg19%
Potassium 691.3mg20%
Carbohydrates 5.9g2%
Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugar 1.3g1%
Protein 41.2g82%
Net carbs 4.2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sheet Pan Dinner
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Categories: Recipes Tags: Gluten Free, Keto, Lunch & Dinner, Chicken & Turkey

Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarAmelia says

    July 26, 2020 at 12:21 am

    Wow, It’s delicious. Thanks dear. I would like to make this on fiance’s birthday.

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