Herb-Crusted Lemon Chicken with Rainbow Roasted Veggies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Baked with a fragrant herb crust, served alongside vibrant roasted vegetables for a balanced, colorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1, zest and 2 tbsp juice lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 2, cut into 1/2-inch coins zucchini
• 1, cut into 1/2-inch wedges red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create a paste.
3. Step 3: Pat chicken breasts dry, then spread the herb paste evenly over both sides of all 4 chicken breasts, pressing gently to adhere.
4. Step 4: Arrange 1 sliced red bell pepper, 2 cut zucchini coins, 1 cut red onion wedge, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes around the chicken on the baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Bake for 22-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, turning vegetables halfway through cooking.