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Sheet pan chicken recipes are true heroes in our household (along with these other one-pan meal wonders). They’re the best no-fuss dinner option, and perfect for when work runs late. When groceries are dwindling low and you’re craving a healthy, balanced meal full of flavor (and color), the sheet pan answers the call. Today’s baked Italian chicken is the latest sheet pan hero to save the day in our kitchen. Like my reader-favorite Sheet Pan Chicken with Rainbow Vegetables, this recipe comes together in less than an hour (half of that time is inactive while the chicken marinades), uses a single pan, and is LOADED with a bounty of seasonal vegetables. It’s simple, healthy, full of flavor, and endlessly versatile. What more could you want in a hero?

How to Make Italian Chicken

This easy baked Italian chicken recipe features a zippy balsamic marinade and some of the best vegetables of the summer season: tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans. The variety makes the final dish beautiful, colorful, and nutritious.

The Ingredients

Chicken Breast. Tender, lean, and loaded with protein, there’s a reason why I have so many sheet pan chicken recipes (like this Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Apples and Brussels Sprouts). They’re just that good!

Marinade. A zesty Italian blend of olive oil, balsamic, Italian seasoning, garlic, and freshly ground black pepper turns plain boring sheet pan chicken and veggies into a recipe bursting with flavor.

Zucchini. If your garden overflowth with zucchini, sheet pan Italian chicken will be your BFFE this summer. (Try these other zucchini recipes too!)Tomatoes. I love Italian chicken dishes with tomatoes (this Tomato Chicken and Chicken Cacciatore are special favorites). Cherry tomatoes take exactly zero prep time, so if you are in a big hurry, you could skip the green beans and make this recipe with tomatoes only. Green Beans. Add vibrant color, subtle crunch, and plenty of folate, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, and potassium.

Parmesan. Adds cheesy goodness to the dish without weighing it down.Parsley. For a final flourish of fresh green color and flavor.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.To Reheat. Warm the vegetables in a 350-degree F oven on a lined baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick spray until heated through. Meanwhile, reheat the chicken gently in the microwave or in a nonstick skillet on the stove. I recommend cutting the chicken into pieces first to help it reheat without drying out. Leftover chicken is also delicious at room temperature, served over a salad.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Sheet Pan. These have been the gold standard in my kitchen for many years.Instant-Read Thermometer. This really helps to know when your chicken is done without overcooking it.Parchment Paper Sheets. Making lining sheet pans a breeze. (A silicone baking mat is also great for easy clean-up.)

Sheet pan Italian chicken may not be the hero we planned on having for dinner, but she’s the hero we needed (and deserve!).

Harder veggies, like potatoes, will need more time to bake. Try cutting them smaller so they finish more quickly, or give them a head start before adding the remaining ingredients.Softer vegetables, like asparagus, will need less time. Consider adding them to the pan halfway through cooking.