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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Now you’ll never go hangry again! 😉
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One Pan Chicken and Vegetables Dinner

Ingredients
- 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
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Ok, yum. ⬆ I hope you all love this easy one pan chicken recipe!
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.
Yum! Thanks for sharing your great tip with other readers Sue!
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!
Awesome, I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe as much as I do! Thanks for sharing your great review Jeanie!
Hi Natasha, Can I use chicken thighs for this recipe instead?
Lily, yes that should work fine. I would trim chicken thighs of excess fat before using.
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!
You’re welcome Dawn! I’m glad to hear the recipe is a hit! Thanks for sharing your great review!
This dish was AMAZING. Definitely being added to our regular meal rotation!
I’m glad the recipe is a HIT! Thanks for sharing your great review Hannah!
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?
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.
Hi! I don’t have a sheet pan with edges. Would I be able to use a glass baking dish ? Thanks !
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.
I also would not put glass baking dishes under the broiler.
Hi! How long would I cook if using drumsticks?
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.
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 !
That’s great Sheldon! I’m happy to hear you both enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review! 😀
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.
My pleasure! Please let me know what you think of the recipe!
Hi! Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
If that’s a yes, would the baking time increase, decrease, or stay the same?
I would probably bake 30 minutes for chicken thighs. They are more forgiving and less likely to overcook.
Yes, that should work fine. I would trim chicken thighs of excess fat before using.
Can the ranch dressing be used in place of mayo? My family doesn’t like/eat mayo. Or any other ideas for a replacement?
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.
You could also use fat free greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. This is my go to mayonnaise replacement.
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
Regular potatoes will work, just cut them into 3/4″-thick pieces. Let me know how it will work out 😄
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!
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.
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!
You’re welcome Nadia! I’m happy to hear you both love the recipe! 🙂
Hi Lavi, cauliflower would be a good option. Broccoli might wilt and burn too quickly.
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!
Awww!! That is just the best!! Thank you for sharing your amazing review 🙂
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!
Oh awesome!!! I’m so happy to hear that 🙂
What if we don’t have the Hidden Valley Ranch packet, can I subsitute with the dressing and leave out the mayo?
Yes, you definitely can 🙂
Family of 6 and we loved it🤗🤗
Tasha, I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!