Sheet Pan Chicken Zucchini Corn (Printable)

Juicy chicken, zucchini, and sweet corn roasted on one pan for vibrant flavors and minimal cleanup.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
03 - 2 ears of corn, kernels removed (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
04 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Marinade / Seasoning

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if used, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
03 - Place chicken breasts onto the sheet pan and coat both sides with half of the prepared marinade using a pastry brush.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss zucchini slices, corn kernels, red onion wedges, and cherry tomato halves with the remaining marinade until evenly coated.
05 - Spread vegetables evenly around chicken breasts on the sheet pan, ensuring a single layer for optimal roasting.
06 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
07 - Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing if desired. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Honestly, clean-up is a breeze and you get a rainbow of roasted flavors without fuss.
  • The juicy chicken and sweet summer corn make everyone at the table reach for seconds.
02 -
  • If you try to pile vegetables too much, they'll steam instead of roast—trust me, I've ended up with mush.
  • Letting the chicken rest makes it stay juicy and way tastier than slicing it right away.
03 -
  • Roasting with parchment paper makes lifting veggies off the pan a breeze and saves on scrubbing.
  • A quick marinade or even a simple lemon and oil rub elevates the chicken from plain to truly delicious.
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