Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
A no-fuss, flavorful sheet pan dinner featuring herb-kissed chicken with a golden parmesan crust, roasted red potatoes, and crisp-tender green beans.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces, ~1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil for chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced for chicken
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese for chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs Italian or plain — add 1 tsp Italian seasoning if plain
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper for chicken
- 1/2–3/4 tsp sea salt adjust to taste
For the Potatoes
- 2 lb red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces quarter small potatoes; larger ones cut into 6ths or 8ths
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced for potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil for potatoes
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan for potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste for potatoes
For the Green Beans
- 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil for green beans
- 1 clove garlic, minced for green beans
- 1 tbsp Parmesan optional, for green beans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or spray with cooking oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, 1–2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, and salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Spread potatoes on one-third of the sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 10–15 minutes — choose 15 minutes if you prefer more browning.
Chicken Coating
- While potatoes roast, mix the chicken coating: in the same bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp cracked pepper, and 1/2–3/4 tsp sea salt. Pat chicken dry and coat each breast evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
Combining and Baking
- Remove the pan with par-baked potatoes. Place the coated chicken breasts on the pan (not on top of potatoes) and return to the oven.
- While the chicken begins baking, toss the green beans with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp Parmesan (optional), and salt and pepper. After the chicken has been in the oven a few minutes, add the green beans to the pan.
- Bake everything together for about 25 minutes total, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when checked at the thickest part. Potato doneness should be tender and nicely browned.
Finishing Up
- For extra crispy potatoes and crust, switch the oven to broil on high and broil for 4–5 minutes — watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for several minutes before serving so juices redistribute.
Notes
For variations, use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter crunch. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure Parmesan is labeled gluten-free. For dairy-free, omit Parmesan and season breadcrumbs with extra garlic, lemon zest, and nutritional yeast.