Description
This easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner offers a quick, wholesome, and flavorful meal featuring crispy plant-based Parmesan coated chicken breasts, smoky turkey bacon, and vibrant roasted vegetables, all cooked together on one pan for minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken and Crust
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup plant-based Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Vegetables and Other Components
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 strips smoked turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry thoroughly. In a shallow bowl, mix together plant-based Parmesan, natural gelling agent, garlic powder (natural), paprika (natural), and salt. Lightly brush the chicken breasts with olive oil, then press the Parmesan mixture firmly onto each breast creating an even crust.
- Arrange on the Sheet Pan: Place the crusted chicken breasts on a large sheet pan. Nestle the broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and strips of smoked turkey bacon around the chicken. Drizzle with additional olive oil and splash the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) over the vegetables.
- Roast to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the sheet pan for about 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), the crust is golden and crispy, and the vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh herbs over the dish to brighten the flavors. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving alongside the roasted vegetables and bacon.
Notes
- Dry the chicken well to help the crust stick and crisp evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow proper roasting and caramelization of vegetables.
- Use the natural gelling agent sparingly to maintain crisp texture without sogginess.
- Check internal temperature of chicken with a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing for juicy, tender bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: parmesan crusted chicken, sheet pan dinner, baked chicken breast, roasted veggies, turkey bacon, plant-based parmesan, gluten free dinner
