10+ Sheet-Pan Chicken Dinner Recipes for Summer

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July 16, 2025

On July 16, 2025

If you’re looking for a low-effort meal to make this summer, sheet-pan meals are the perfect solution. Toss chicken with some of the season’s best produce, like fresh squash, juicy tomatoes and sweet corn, and simply pop into the oven. From our Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus to our Sheet-Pan Crispy Chicken with Squash and Tomatoes, these dishes prove that summer flavor and low-effort cooking can absolutely share the same plate.

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Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus

Ali Redmond

This chicken and asparagus recipe is a simple one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Chicken cutlets are coated in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, roasting right alongside tender asparagus for an easy, well-balanced dinner. If you don’t have chicken cutlets on hand, you can easily make your own by slicing two 8-ounce chicken breasts in half horizontally. The thin cut ensures quicker, more even cooking, so everything on the sheet pan finishes at the same time—perfect for a fuss-free, delicious dinner!

Sheet-Pan Miso-Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle

This sheet-pan miso-garlic chicken and broccoli dinner is low in calories, but high in protein to keep you satisfied—a key combination if you’re trying to lose weight. This easy recipe uses only one baking sheet to make a complete meal, with a full serving of protein and plenty of roasted veggies. This recipe can easily be doubled if you want leftovers the following day; just use two baking sheets instead of one, and rotate the pans halfway through cooking.

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco

One sheet pan is all you’ll need to whip up these chicken fajitas. They’re quick and easy to make, and cleanup is even faster!

Sheet-Pan Crispy Chicken with Squash & Tomatoes

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

This sheet-pan crispy chicken is an all-in-one meal that delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup. The trick lies in the clever use of the sheet pan: tender vegetables roast in the center, while the chicken cooks along the outer edges where the oven runs hotter. This allows the chicken to develop a golden, crispy crust with just a light coating of cooking spray.

Sheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Broccoli & Tomatoes

Ali Redmond

This sheet-pan lemon-pepper chicken with broccoli and tomatoes offers a blend of vitamin-rich vegetables and lean protein with a healthy dose of fiber to fill your plate. Lemon pepper seasons the dish, adding brightness and spice.

Sheet-Pan Poblano-&-Corn Chicken Fajitas

Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin

These sheet-pan poblano-and-corn chicken fajitas are seasoned with mild ancho chile powder, paprika and cumin. The chicken and vegetables cook on a sheet pan under the broiler, so you can forget working over a hot stove or grill to get dinner on the table fast. Plus, with only one pan, cleanup is a breeze!

15-Minute Sheet-Pan Chicken Tenders & Broccoli with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Jacob Fox

Dinner is ready in only 15 minutes and cleanup is a breeze with these easy broiled chicken tenders coated in everything bagel seasoning with fresh broccoli on the side. The three-ingredient dipping sauce adds just a hint of sweet and spice.

Sheet-Pan Chicken & Vegetables with Romesco Sauce

Romesco sauce, a classic Mediterranean sauce made with roasted peppers, nuts, garlic and olive oil, is a delicious accompaniment to fish, grilled vegetables, omelets and this one-pan meal of roasted chicken and vegetables. Potatoes, broccoli and chicken thighs all roast together while you make the quick and easy sauce for a fast one-dish meal that’s mouthwateringly delicious.

Salt & Vinegar Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

A strong vinegar, like malt or sherry, gives this baked chicken recipe a pucker factor reminiscent of salt-and-vinegar chips. Everything cooks on one pan, making this chicken sheet-pan dinner perfect for weeknights when you want big results for little effort (so, pretty much every weeknight!).

Sheet-Pan Crispy Chicken Tacos

Photographer: Jen Causey

This sheet-pan dinner features roasted chicken thighs, baby bok choy and roasted carrots dressed with a sweet sesame glaze. Sriracha offers a mild spice, but serve with more if you want to turn up the heat.

Sheet-Pan Sesame Chicken with Carrots & Baby Bok Choy

Rachel Marek

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls

Skip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken, roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans—all cooked on the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy too.

Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Vegetables

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This lemon-garlic chicken recipe is a protein-packed meal that’s perfect for cozy nights with family or friends. Using just one sheet pan, this dish combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a medley of vegetables for an easy, complete dinner with minimal cleanup. The magic lies in the quick marinade—a zesty blend of buttermilk, honey and Dijon mustard—that infuses the chicken with flavor and helps it stay extra juicy during roasting.

Sheet-Pan Garlic-Soy Chicken & Vegetables

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

This easy dish comes together quickly and is cooked all on one baking sheet. Putting the pan in the oven while it preheats makes it hot enough to lightly sear the chicken and vegetables, adding texture and flavor and also reducing the cook time.