This one-pan chicken dinner is delicious and family-friendly. It's a one pan meal with just 6 ingredients! Such an easy dinner idea.

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What I love about this dish: it’s a quick and easy one pan chicken dinner; a balanced meal in one pan. How easy is that?! The chicken has a crispy coating and a flavorful center that is sure to please.

Plus, roasting vegetables in the oven brings out their natural sweetness and preserves all of their wonderful nutrition. I’m so happy my son ate his vegetables, even if it meant each bite was dipped in ranch ;).I’m a busy mom with 2 young kids so I’m always on the lookout for easy and healthy family-friendly dinners. Also, I despise dirty dishes.

If you can relate, or if you’re just a little “hangry” right now, this recipe is for you! Big-‘ol thank you to the folks at Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® who sponsored this recipe and came up with the seasoning that takes this one pan chicken dinner to a very delicious place.

Ingredients for One Pan Chicken Dinner:

1 (1 oz) packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 cup real mayonnaise
1 cup bread crumbs (I used panko crumbs)
4 small/medium (1 1/2 lbs total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 lb small red potatoes, halved or quartered if larger into 3/4″-thick pieces
1 lb baby carrots or slender peeled carrots (1/2″ thick)
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parsley to garnish, optional

This one-pan chicken dinner is delicious and family-friendly. It's a one pan meal with just 6 ingredients! Such an easy dinner idea.

How to Make One Pan Chicken and Veggies:

1. In a large Ziploc bag combine 1 cup mayo and 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or use a bowl if you’re eager to wash more dishes). Add 4 chicken breasts and squish the bag around to coat chicken. Squeeze excess air out of the bag, seal and refrigerate chicken while prepping veggies.

This one-pan chicken dinner is delicious and family-friendly. It's a one pan meal with just 6 ingredients! Such an easy dinner idea.

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2. Grease a large (I used 17×11) rimmed cookie sheet with oil (Tip: line baking sheet with foil for even easier cleanup). Place carrots and potatoes on your oiled pan. Drizzle the top with 1 Tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, or season to taste. Toss veggies on the pan using your hands, then push them to the sides to make room for the chicken, keeping potatoes cut-side down.

This one-pan chicken dinner is delicious and family-friendly. It's a one pan meal with just 6 ingredients! Such an easy dinner idea.

3. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Shake off any excess marinade from chicken then dip in bread crumbs, turning to coat evenly. Transfer to baking sheet. It’s ok if veggies are a little crowded but keep at least a sliver of space between chicken breasts for optimal crispiness. Spray or drizzle the chicken with oil if desired to get a golden crust.

This one-pan chicken dinner is delicious and family-friendly. It's a one pan meal with just 6 ingredients! Such an easy dinner idea.

4. Bake at 400˚F for 25-28 min or until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 degrees F, or juices run clear. Turn on the broiler and continue baking 3 min to brown the chicken. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.

This one-pan chicken dinner is delicious and family-friendly. It's a one pan meal with just 6 ingredients! Such an easy dinner idea.

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One Pan Chicken and Vegetables Dinner

4.97 from 89 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Baked chicken and vegetables
This one-pan chicken dinner is easy, delicious and family-friendly. It's a balanced meal in one pan.

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 Dinner Servings
  • 1 oz Packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs, I used panko crumbs
  • 1 1/2 lbs (4 small/medium) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 lb baby red potatoes, halved or quartered if larger into 3/4"-thick pieces
  • 1 lb baby carrots or slender peeled carrots, 1/2" thick
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper, or to taste
  • Parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400˚F.

  • In a large ziploc bag combine mayo and 1 packet ranch mix. Add 4 chicken breasts and squish the bag to coat chicken. Squeeze out excess air, seal and refrigerate while prepping veggies.
  • Grease a large rimmed cookie sheet with oil (Tip: or line with parchment for easier cleanup). Place carrots and potatoes on pan and drizzle top with 1 Tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Toss veggies with your hands, Put potatoes cut-side down and push veggies to the sides of pan.
  • Place bread crumbs in shallow bowl. Shake off excess marinade from chicken and dip in crumbs, turning to coat. Transfer to baking sheet, leaving just a sliver of space between chicken breasts for optimal crispiness. Spray or chicken with oil if desired for a golden crust.
  • Bake at 400˚F for 25-28 min or until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 degrees F, and juices run clear. Broil additional 3 min to brown the chicken. To serve, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Nutrition estimates may vary on this one since at least 1/3 of the marinade remains in the bag after chicken is marinated which is reflected in nutrition label.

Nutrition Per Serving

503kcal Calories58g Carbs43g Protein9g Fat1g Saturated Fat108mg Cholesterol1155mg Sodium1724mg Potassium7g Fiber9g Sugar15690IU Vitamin A19.6mg Vitamin C111mg Calcium4.2mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Chicken and Vegetables Dinner
Amount per Serving
Calories
503
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
108
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
1155
mg
50
%
Potassium
 
1724
mg
49
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
 
15690
IU
314
%
Vitamin C
 
19.6
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
111
mg
11
%
Iron
 
4.2
mg
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken and Vegetables
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 503
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This one-pan chicken dinner is delicious and family-friendly. It's a one pan meal with just 6 ingredients! Such an easy dinner idea.

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  • Sue
    January 25, 2018

    I ran out of room on the cookie sheet, so I used a cast iron skillet for the extra chicken. The chicken in the skillet was so much crispier and tastier than that on the cookie sheet.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 25, 2018

      Yum! Thanks for sharing your great tip with other readers Sue!

      Reply

  • Jeanie
    January 5, 2018

    I made this for dinner tonight it was a hit! Thank you for sharing your recipe! It will become a regular dish served at my table!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 5, 2018

      Awesome, I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe as much as I do! Thanks for sharing your great review Jeanie!

      Reply

  • Lily
    December 13, 2017

    Hi Natasha, Can I use chicken thighs for this recipe instead?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 13, 2017

      Lily, yes that should work fine. I would trim chicken thighs of excess fat before using.

      Reply

  • Dawn B
    December 6, 2017

    This was SO Delicious! My daughter even had seconds and she Never wants more. We’re making it again tonight since everyone has been requesting it. Thank you so much!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 6, 2017

      You’re welcome Dawn! I’m glad to hear the recipe is a hit! Thanks for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Hannah
    December 3, 2017

    This dish was AMAZING. Definitely being added to our regular meal rotation!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 4, 2017

      I’m glad the recipe is a HIT! Thanks for sharing your great review Hannah!

      Reply

  • Juls
    November 27, 2017

    Hey there natasha! I was wondering do you cook your potatoes before throwing them on the pan? or do they cook through while being in the oven?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 27, 2017

      Hi Juls, because they are cut into bite-sized pieces (no larger than 3/4″ thick), they bake while being in the oven and there is no need to pre-cook them.

      Reply

  • Shannon
    September 14, 2017

    Hi! I don’t have a sheet pan with edges. Would I be able to use a glass baking dish ? Thanks !

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 15, 2017

      Hi Shannon, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a glass pan that was large enough to hold everything without crowding the pan. If the veggies and chicken are crowded, they won’t have air circulating for them to bake evenly. I would suggest dividing into 2 glass baking dishes and baking them in the oven together, rotating the pans a couple of times if they don’t fit on one rack.

      Reply

      • PATRICIA GARCIA
        May 30, 2018

        I also would not put glass baking dishes under the broiler.

        Reply

  • Jackie
    August 14, 2017

    Hi! How long would I cook if using drumsticks?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 14, 2017

      Hi Jackie, drumsticks wouldn’t not be ideal for this recipe unless you cut the potatoes and carrots much thicker since drumsticks cook much longer. For example, this similar recipe for baked breaded drumsticks was baked about 1 hour.

      Reply

  • Sheldon
    August 10, 2017

    Made this as my first home cooked meal. My wife always cooked so I didn’t have to. I am now a stay at home dad and decided to attempt a home cooked meal for her so she didn’t have to. It was a huge success thanks so much for the great recipe !

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 10, 2017

      That’s great Sheldon! I’m happy to hear you both enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review! 😀

      Reply

  • Nana's Boys
    July 30, 2017

    I’ve been making my baked chicken like this for years but with the veggies in a separate pan with Mrs. dash Garlic & herb. We love it. I’ll try it in one pan & see if that works for us. Thanks for all your recipe ideas. The simpler the better.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 31, 2017

      My pleasure! Please let me know what you think of the recipe!

      Reply

  • Kristina
    June 1, 2017

    Hi! Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

    Reply

    • Kristina
      June 1, 2017

      If that’s a yes, would the baking time increase, decrease, or stay the same?

      Reply

      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        June 1, 2017

        I would probably bake 30 minutes for chicken thighs. They are more forgiving and less likely to overcook.

        Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 1, 2017

      Yes, that should work fine. I would trim chicken thighs of excess fat before using.

      Reply

  • Nadine
    May 10, 2017

    Can the ranch dressing be used in place of mayo? My family doesn’t like/eat mayo. Or any other ideas for a replacement?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 10, 2017

      Hi Nadine! You could just use pre-made ranch and omit the ranch seasoning + mayo. When you mix mayo and ranch, you are basically making a thicker version of ranch. If you do this, I would suggest getting a thicker ranch such as the kind you could use as a dressing or dip.

      Reply

    • Tabitha
      May 18, 2017

      You could also use fat free greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. This is my go to mayonnaise replacement.

      Reply

  • B.E.Melton
    April 27, 2017

    Hello! I have a question. What if I don’t have RED potatoes for this recipe, can I use just regular potatoes instead? And if so, what are some adjustments I’ll need to make?

    Thanks in advance!
    -B.E.Melton

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 27, 2017

      Regular potatoes will work, just cut them into 3/4″-thick pieces. Let me know how it will work out 😄

      Reply

  • Elaine
    April 19, 2017

    I put my chicken on top of parchment paper thinking it would help crisp up the chicken, but it left the bottom side soggy. Did you all get crispy bottoms of chickens? Very flavorful and easy otherwise!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 19, 2017

      Hi Elaine, The bottoms were not as crisp as the top but also not soggy. Maybe it was due to overcrowding the pan? If you add too many vegetables or everything is packed in snuggly, that could cause a moist base.

      Reply

  • Nadia
    March 17, 2017

    The chicken was SO moist and delicious — definately a keeper and so easy! My husband doesnt even like chicken breast normally and he was going for seconds and even thirds!! I would add some seasoning other than salt and pepper to the potatoes and carrots but the chicken was PERFECT! Thank you Natasha for the great recipe!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 18, 2017

      You’re welcome Nadia! I’m happy to hear you both love the recipe! 🙂

      Reply

  • Natasha
    natashaskitchen
    January 16, 2017

    Hi Lavi, cauliflower would be a good option. Broccoli might wilt and burn too quickly.

    Reply

  • College Cookin'
    November 28, 2016

    I never write comments on recipes, but I cannot resist!
    I am a college student and new to the “whole cooking for myself” thing. Simple recipes are my lifestyle. I was SHOCKED in the best possible way with the outcome of this dish. The flavors are incredible and it was amazingly simple to make.
    Normally I get a little bored when I make a dish of four servings and I have to eat it all week but I am disappointed that I can’t eat this for 2 weeks! My mom will be so proud of me for eating healthy (veggies are involved!!) and I think I’ll even make it for my family when I am home for winter break!
    Thank you thank you thank you for this dish!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 28, 2016

      Awww!! That is just the best!! Thank you for sharing your amazing review 🙂

      Reply

  • Nicole
    September 26, 2016

    OMG! I just found this recipe on pinterest, tried it tonight for our family and EVERYONE loved it! I am so excited over how easy it was and how delicious the flavors were! Nice job!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 26, 2016

      Oh awesome!!! I’m so happy to hear that 🙂

      Reply

  • Raquel
    September 26, 2016

    What if we don’t have the Hidden Valley Ranch packet, can I subsitute with the dressing and leave out the mayo?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 26, 2016

      Yes, you definitely can 🙂

      Reply

  • Tasha
    September 25, 2016

    Family of 6 and we loved it🤗🤗

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 25, 2016

      Tasha, I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

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