Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Carrots

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Juicy chicken breasts roasted with broccoli and carrots in a bright lemon-garlic sauce for a simple weeknight meal. This american-inspired chicken (whole30) ready in about 45 minutes pairs chicken breasts, broccoli florets, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

★ 4.5 (10 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Toss 2 cups broccoli florets and 2 medium peeled, sliced carrots (1/2-inch rounds) with 1 tbsp olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: While vegetables roast, mix 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Brush lemon-garlic mixture over chicken breasts. Place chicken on the baking sheet with vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are tender.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Carrots take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Carrots?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Carrots?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Carrots for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Carrots whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30 based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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