Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal
This easy sheet-pan meal brings together tender chicken thighs, crisp-edged new potatoes, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all brightened with pesto and fresh basil. It makes a convenient, satisfying dinner for busy weeknights, with the ingredients roasting together in one pan for simple preparation and cleanup.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- 2
Arrange chicken, potatoes, and cherry tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the vegetables are tender, the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Serve with pesto and garnish with basil.
- Calories 436.43 kcal High 22%
- Protein 36.54 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 27.55 g 10%
- Total Fat 22.15 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 5.53 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.4 mg High 50%
- Sodium 298.87 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.33 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 481.42 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 166.06 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 28.88 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 436.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 436.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal healthy?
- Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 436.43 calories and 36.54 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 298.87 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.53 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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