Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is a wholesome, easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a savory parmesan and breadcrumb crust, roasted alongside crispy red potatoes and fresh green beans. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering a delicious one-pan convenience with balanced flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lb chicken breast (about 3–4 pieces, approx. 1 inch thick)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (Italian or plain; add 1 tsp Italian seasoning if plain)
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ½ – ¾ tsp sea salt
Potatoes
- 2 lb red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces (quarter small, cut larger into 6th or 8th pieces)
- 1 – 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
Green Beans
- 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp parmesan (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the ingredients evenly in the sheet pan.
- Prepare and Roast Potatoes: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking oil for easy cleanup. In a medium bowl, toss the cut red potatoes with 1-2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread the potatoes evenly on one-third of the sheet pan. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until they start to brown; choose the longer time for a crispier texture.
- Coat and Add Chicken: While the potatoes roast, use the same bowl to mix chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, ⅓ cup grated parmesan, ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon cracked pepper, and ½ – ¾ teaspoon sea salt. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and place the coated chicken breasts on another third of the pan beside the potatoes.
- Prepare and Add Green Beans: Toss green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon parmesan (optional), and salt and pepper to taste. Spread the green beans on the remaining third of the sheet pan beside the chicken and potatoes.
- Bake Until Done: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes and green beans are tender. For extra crispy potatoes, switch the oven to broil on high and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the meal cool for several minutes before serving to allow juices to settle and flavors to meld. Enjoy your balanced and flavorful sheet pan dinner!
Notes
- Using parchment paper or cooking spray on the sheet pan helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Breadcrumbs can be plain or Italian seasoned; adding Italian seasoning to plain breadcrumbs adds extra flavor.
- For even cooking, try to cut potatoes into similar-sized pieces.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s safely cooked.
- The optional parmesan on green beans adds a savory finish but can be omitted for a lighter dish.
