Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Chicken with Baby Potatoes & Asparagus
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Busy night? This one-pan wonder has your back!
Some nights, you need a real dinner with zero extra effort. This Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Chicken is exactly that—it’s fresh, flavorful, and all cooks together on one pan. That means minimal cleanup, no hovering over the stove, and a meal that looks way fancier than the 5 minutes of effort it actually took.
🍋 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ One pan = less mess
✔️ Simple, fresh ingredients (but packed with flavor!)
✔️ Hands-off cooking—toss it in the oven and relax
✔️ Perfect for meal prep (leftovers reheat beautifully!)
Let’s make this lazy-friendly sheet pan meal happen. 👇
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
🥔 For the Potatoes & Asparagus:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
🍗 For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, if you prefer!)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional but extra zesty!)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder for lazy days!)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
🍋 Optional Garnish:
- Extra lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley or basil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2️⃣ Toss the Potatoes: In a bowl, toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the sheet pan and bake alone for 15 minutes (they need a head start!).
3️⃣ Season the Chicken: While potatoes cook, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thighs in this mixture.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake: Remove the sheet pan from the oven, push potatoes to one side, and add the chicken to the center. Spread the asparagus on the other side and drizzle with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5️⃣ Finish Cooking: Bake everything for 20 more minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are fork-tender.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! Squeeze fresh lemon over everything and garnish with parsley or basil. Serve warm and enjoy a meal that looks way fancier than the effort it took!
💡 Lazy Mom Hacks
✅ No time to chop? Use pre-cut asparagus & baby potatoes.
✅ Hate cleaning pans? Line with foil or parchment paper!
✅ No fresh lemon? Swap for bottled lemon juice—still delicious.
✅ Need extra protein? Throw in some chickpeas for a veggie boost!
🍽️ How to Store & Reheat
🛑 Leftovers? Lucky you! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
♨️ Reheat:
- Oven: 350°F for 10 minutes to keep it crispy.
- Microwave: 60-90 seconds (not as crispy, but still good!).
- Air Fryer: 375°F for 5 minutes—crispy magic!
👶 Kid Tip: If your little one isn’t a fan of asparagus, swap it for green beans or broccoli!
🍽️ More Easy Dinners to Try:
- Savory Sheet Pan Sausage with Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Another easy sheet pan dinner!)
- Lemon Butter Baked Salmon with Roasted Broccoli (Super fast & delicious)
- Refreshing Greek Salad with Feta and Grilled Chicken (Because who wants to cook in the heat?)
Final Thoughts
One-pan meals like this make life easier—and that’s the goal, right? No-fuss, healthy, family-friendly recipes that actually fit into real life. Try it this week and let me know how it turns out! 👇
What’s your favorite easy dinner hack? Drop it in the comments!
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