Sheet Pan Herb-Crusted Chicken (Printable)

Tender herb-crusted chicken paired with golden roasted carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and onions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Herb Crust

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

→ Root Vegetables

11 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
12 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
13 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
14 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Rub chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
04 - In a small bowl, combine parsley, thyme, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, and Parmesan if using. Press herb mixture firmly onto the tops of the chicken breasts.
05 - Nestle the herb-crusted chicken breasts among the vegetables on the sheet pan.
06 - Roast for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and golden brown.
07 - Let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying the meal.
  • The herb crust keeps the chicken impossibly juicy while the vegetables underneath catch all those herby, garlicky drippings.
  • It looks restaurant-quality but feels completely approachable, even on a weeknight when you're tired.
02 -
  • If your herb crust is browning too quickly while the chicken is still cooking, loosely tent the pan with foil for the last 10 minutes—it's an easy save that prevents burnt herbs and underdone chicken.
  • Room temperature or slightly cold chicken breasts cook more evenly than ones straight from the fridge, so take them out about 10 minutes before you plan to start prepping.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels before oiling and seasoning—moisture is the enemy of a good crust.
  • If you're serving this to guests, prepare everything up to the point of roasting ahead of time; just pop it in the oven when they arrive and you'll look effortlessly put-together.
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