Stress-Relief Chicken & Broccoli Sheet Pan

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A simple, high-protein sheet pan dinner with tender chicken and crisp broccoli to support energy levels. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, broccoli florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 1 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
  2. Step 2: Toss 1.5 cups broccoli florets with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt on a sheet pan.
  3. Step 3: Arrange chicken thighs on top of broccoli, drizzle with remaining 1/2 tsp olive oil, and scatter 1 tsp lemon zest over both.
  4. Step 4: Roast at 425°F for 22-25 minutes until chicken is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, stirring broccoli halfway through cooking.

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