Healthy Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies

Makes: 5 Servings
Per Serving: 37g Protein | 355 Cal

 

There’s nothing better than quick and easy sheet pan meals on busy nights. Being able to get a healthy dinner on the table with minimal effort—or using a ton of dishes you’ll have to wash later while cleaning up the kitchen is a major win. Most sheet pan dinners are simply a combo of protein and veggies, which means you have a lot of creative control over what the end result looks (and tastes) like.

My sheet pan Mediterranean chicken and veggies, for example, is packed with flavor from the chicken marinade while also being  high in protein and healthy fats. This easy dinner is quick, simple, and a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it all comes together in under an hour. A delicious dinner even on the busiest weeknight? Win-win.

Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies Recipe

  • Protein-Packed: Every single serving of this tasty sheet pan Mediterranean chicken and veggies contains 37g of protein, meaning it’s great for after a workout or when you need to feel fuller for longer.

  • One-Pan Meal: Because this dish all comes together on a sheet pan, you save yourself on cleanup. It’s fuss-free and simple, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Flavorful and Delicious: Juicy chicken, rich, buttery olives, tangy roasted red peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and salty halloumi cheese combine to create a deeply flavorful meal.

  • Versatile and Customizable: Easily swap the vegetables for your favorites, switch out the type of olives, leave out the cheese, use different seasonings or change up the marinade to make this your own. You could even stir up a quick and healthy sauce to drizzle over the top!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs

  • 1 red onion, sliced

  • 2 zucchinis, diced

  • 1 small container cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)

  • 6-8 mini peppers (or 2 bell peppers), diced

  • 1 package halloumi cheese (8 oz), sliced

  • 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred), sliced

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • ½ tablespoon paprika

  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano

  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley

  • 2 tablespoons oil for baking

  • Optional: fresh dill or other fresh herbs for garnish

Marinade Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix Up the Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, thyme and paprika. Add a little salt and pepper, then stir. Add the chicken and toss to coat it with the marinade. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. If you’re going to marinate the chicken for more than 30 minutes, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge, or marinate it in an airtight container stored in the fridge. 

  2. Preheat the Oven: While the chicken is marinating, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Prep the Vegetables, Cheese, and Chickpeas: Slice the red onion and roasted red peppers. Dice the zucchini and bell peppers. Slice the cheese and set it aside. Drain the can of chickpeas and rinse them well. Arrange the prepped vegetables, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and olives in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.

  4. Add the Seasonings: Drizzle the vegetables with a little bit of olive oil and add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and parsley. Toss the vegetables well until everything is evenly coated with the seasonings.

  5. Arrange the Chicken on the Pan: Take the chicken out of the marinade and place it on the sheet pan with the vegetables and chickpeas.

  6. Cook: Place the pan in the oven and roast the chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables for about 15 minutes.

  7. Add the Halloumi Cheese: Once the chicken and vegetables have cooked for 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and arrange the sliced cheese on the pan. Place it back into the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F and the halloumi is golden brown and slightly crispy.

  8. Serve: When the chicken is cooked and the cheese is golden brown, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving - Makes 5)

  • Calories: 355

  • Protein: 37g

  • Carbs: 16g

  • Fat: 16g

Swaps and Substitutions

  • Change Up Your Veggies: If you don’t have or don’t like peppers and zucchini, try using artichoke hearts, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, sweet potatoes, baby potatoes, or squash to give your dinner a fresh twist. 

  • Try a Different Cheese: If you don’t want to use halloumi, try adding in sliced or crumbled feta cheese. You could even try adding goat cheese or mozzarella for a super creamy dish.

  • Great for Meal Prep: This sheet pan Mediterranean chicken and vegetables is perfect for meal prepping because it will store well in the fridge for a few days. Simply store uneaten portions in an airtight container for up to four days.

 

FAQs

  • Whether you don’t care for halloumi or just don’t have any on hand, you can definitely swap it out for other cheeses if you’d like. Try making this dish with feta, goat cheese, or mozzarella. The halloumi and feta will hold up best, while goat cheese and mozzarella may get a bit melty (what’s wrong with that though, right?). You can even just leave the cheese out entirely if you’d prefer to make this dish dairy-free!

  • Yes, this recipe stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you’re meal prepping, store uneaten portions in airtight containers in the fridge. Then, when you’re ready to eat, reheat your meal in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

  • You can customize this dish in so many ways. Try using eggplant, green beans, yellow squash, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or whatever else you love. You may need to adjust cooking times a bit so that the vegetables cook through.


  • If you’re going to freeze this meal, don’t add the cheese. Once the chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables are cooked through, cool it down, and then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and then reheat everything in the oven. When you’re reheating, go ahead and add the cheese so it gets golden brown and crispy.

This sheet pan Mediterranean chicken is a complete meal that's great for any night of the week. It's fresh, flavorful, and full of healthy simple ingredients. Whether you're cooking for a family or meal prepping for yourself, this easy weeknight dinner is sure to be a hit.

Healthy Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies

Healthy Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies

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This easy, healthy sheet pan Mediterranean chicken and veggies comes together in under an hour. Flavorful, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 zucchinis, diced
  • 1 small container of cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
  • 6-8 mini peppers (or 2 bell peppers), diced
  • 1 package halloumi cheese (8 oz), sliced
  • 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred), sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons oil for baking
  • Optional: fresh dill or other fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix Up the Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, thyme and paprika. Add a little salt and pepper, then stir. Add the chicken and toss to coat it with the marinade. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. If you’re going to marinate the chicken for more than 30 minutes, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge, or marinate it in an airtight container stored in the fridge.
  2. Preheat the Oven: While the chicken is marinating, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Prep the Vegetables, Cheese, and Chickpeas: Slice the red onion and roasted red peppers. Dice the zucchini and bell peppers. Slice the cheese and set it aside. Drain the can of chickpeas and rinse them well. Arrange the prepped vegetables, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and olives in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
  4. Add the Seasonings: Drizzle the vegetables with a little bit of olive oil and add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and parsley. Toss the vegetables well until everything is evenly coated with the seasonings.
  5. Arrange the Chicken on the Pan: Take the chicken out of the marinade and place it on the sheet pan with the vegetables and chickpeas.
  6. Cook: Place the pan in the oven and roast the chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables for about 15 minutes.
  7. Add the Halloumi Cheese: Once the chicken and vegetables have cooked for 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and arrange the sliced cheese on the pan. Place it back into the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F and the halloumi is golden brown and slightly crispy.
  8. Serve: When the chicken is cooked and the cheese is golden brown, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

355

Fat

16 g

Carbs

16 g

Protein

37 g
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