Easy Tuscan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
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Enjoy a taste of Italy! Tuscan Chicken sheet pan dinner; savory balsamic chicken tenders roasted with fresh green beans, juicy tomatoes, and tangy Parmesan cheese. Yum! A delicious and healthy Italian chicken recipe perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Chicken Tender Recipe
Our delectable Tuscan chicken sheet pan dinner is a healthy, easy, one-pan chicken recipe you can feel good about, and the fam will love!
- Italian sheet pan chicken is a taste sensation! Infused with the rich and aromatic flavors of Tuscany, combining savory herbs, balsamic vinegar, and garlic.
- Stress-free, easy meal prep: Bag it, bake it, and have a quick, easy weeknight dinner ready.
- Tuscan chicken sheet pan dinner is easily adaptable to your family’s tastes, so everyone enjoys this healthy chicken recipe.
- A healthy chicken recipe packed with protein and zesty, colorful, roasted vegetables that please the senses.
- A flavorful balsamic chicken recipe using sheet pan cooking lets you spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying get-togethers with family and friends
Tuscan Chicken Ingredients List
For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Olive Oil – enrobes chicken tenders and vegetables in a zesty-sweet flavorful balsamic glaze and keeps them moist while roasting.
- Balsamic Vinegar – sweet, tangy, and slightly acidic
- Garlic – Minced
- Italian Seasoning – A flavorful mix of dried herbs typically used in Italian cuisine, including oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, and other complementary spices.
- Kosher Salt – seasons and emphasizes subtle flavors.
- Black Pepper
- Chicken Tenderloins – boneless, skinless chicken tenders, a no-fuss protein, for family-friendly and easy meal prep.
- Fresh Green Beans – rinsed, dried, and trimmed. This nutrition-packed legume adds a touch of sweetness and tender crunch to sheet pan chicken recipes.
- Grape Tomatoes – Rinse and pat dry, then halve.
- Parmesan Cheese – provides the best flavor when freshly grated.
- Optional Garnish – Finely minced Fresh Parsley adds color and a slightly peppery finish.
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How To Make A Tuscan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This easy and flavorful dinner is a delicious and satisfying weeknight meal that can be on the table in under an hour. To make this sheet pan chicken recipe, you will need a small bowl, measuring spoons, a whisk, a kitchen knife, parchment paper, rimmed sheet pan, and a large bowl or zip-top bag.
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When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Whisk the balsamic chicken marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Coat the chicken, tomatoes, green beans, and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese with the balsamic marinade.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken tenders and veggies on a sheet pan and sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
- Roast for about 30 minutes* in a preheated oven.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve. Buon appetite!
*Caution: Tuscan chicken tenders must be cooked to 165°F. Check with a meat thermometer or by cutting into the thickest portion of the chicken tender and ensure the juices run clear and the flesh is not pink.
Recipe Notes And Tips
- You can use any chicken, but boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins are convenient and reduce cooking time. Larger cuts of chicken, like breasts or thighs, will need more time to reach 165°F.
- A Tuscan chicken recipe is particularly welcoming to other vegetables and combinations, especially sliced zucchini, mushrooms, and onions.
- Remember to account for dense or thick vegetables when adding to your sheet pan chicken recipe. Some vegetables will require a longer roasting time.
- If you don’t have balsamic vinegar, you can use red or white wine vinegar for a similar flavor profile. Check out the “How To Create A Good Substitute Balsamic Vinegar” section below for more detailed information.
- Dried parsley is suitable for the garnish if you don’t have fresh on hand; use sparingly, as dried herbs are usually more concentrated in taste.
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How To Store Tuscan Chicken Tenders
Refrigerate
Once cooled store leftover Tuscan chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate promptly. Consume within 3-4 days, reheating thoroughly before enjoying.
Freeze
To store your sheet pan chicken recipe longer, portion it into preferred serving sizes, label, and date, and store for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers or bags. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat
When ready to enjoy your left-over Tuscan chicken sheet pan meal, add it to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and pop it in the oven at 350º F until it’s heated through. You can also use the microwave, or stovetop to heat it to the desired temperature, ensuring it is hot throughout.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make this balsamic chicken recipe ahead of time. Before roasting, prepare and marinate the chicken and vegetables in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. You can make the marinade and prep the veggies the night before, then mix them in a zip-top bag in the morning to marinate a few hours for optimum flavor. Over-marinating ingredients can sometimes cause them to break down, especially delicate vegetables.
You can use chicken thighs or chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders in this sheet pan recipe. Chicken thighs will take longer than chicken breasts. By pounding or butterflying chicken breast, the roasting time should be about the same as chicken tenders.
Yes, you can add or substitute vegetables in a sheet pan chicken meal. Asparagus and broccoli are great subs for green beans. Some other options/additions include multi-colorful bell pepper strips, halved Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, onions, and sliced zucchini. – Just note that some veggies cook faster.
Serving Suggestions
Tuscan chicken sheet pan dinner is a satisfying and delicious one-pan meal that doesn’t need to be served with anything else. But there are those of us who love our bread and salad sides!
- Three Cheese Garlic Bread
- No Knead Dutch Oven Bread
- Zesty Vinaigrette Italian Salad
- Browned Butter Pasta
- Easy Baked Parmesan Rissoto
- Seasoned Wild Rice or Rice Pilaf
How To Create A Good Substitute Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is known for its depth of flavor and natural sweetness, which balances beautifully with its tartness and acidity. The following substitutions can provide similar flavor notes. However, they may not perfectly capture the depth and complexity of balsamic vinegar. Feel free to experiment with the quantities and taste to get the flavor just right.
- Balsamic Glaze: Balsamic glaze is a concentrated form of balsamic vinegar cooked down to a syrupy consistency. The glaze is sweeter and thicker but makes an excellent substitute for balsamic vinegar in a dish like Tuscan chicken, with a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Red Wine Vinegar: Red wine vinegar is a good substitute for balsamic vinegar because it has a similar acidity and tartness. To mimic the sweetness of balsamic vinegar, you can add a small amount of honey or maple syrup.
- White wine vinegar: White wine vinegar is less acidic than red wine vinegar, so it will not have the same tartness as balsamic vinegar. However, you can add a small amount of molasses or brown sugar to white wine vinegar to add sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Grape Juice: Grape juice is another excellent substitute for balsamic vinegar with that sweet-tart flavor. It is not as acidic as balsamic vinegar, so add a small amount of vinegar to balance the sweetness and get a closer overall flavor profile
Easy Tuscan Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
Enjoy a taste of Italy! Tuscan Chicken sheet pan dinner; savory balsamic chicken tenders roasted with fresh green beans, juicy tomatoes, and tangy Parmesan cheese. A delicious and healthy Italian chicken recipe perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 -2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
- 16 ounces green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 (10-ounce) carton grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- Optional Garnish: 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together.
- Place chicken, tomatoes, green beans, and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the seasoning mixture over the top and mix or shake to combine. (you can allow the mixture to marinate for a few hours if you’d like)
- Pour the seasoned chicken and veggies onto the prepared sheet pan making sure none of the chicken is overlapping. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Roast for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. The chicken should be cooked through to 165°F and the vegetables are starting to brown. Garnish with fresh or dried parsley, and serve.
Notes
Refrigerate Leftovers
Once cooled store leftover Tuscan chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate promptly. Consume within 3-4 days, reheating thoroughly before enjoying.
Freeze
To store your sheet pan chicken recipe longer, portion it into preferred serving sizes, label, and date, and store for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers or bags. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat
When ready to enjoy your leftover Tuscan chicken sheet pan meal, add it to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and pop it in the oven at 350º F until it’s heated through. You can also use the microwave, or stovetop to heat it to the desired temperature, ensuring it is hot throughout.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 557Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 657mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 44g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used and are just estimates. We encourage, especially if these numbers are important to you, to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
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