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This flavorful dinner is made simply on one pan. Chicken with garlic, shallots, balsamic, and dijon is roasted along with seasoned baby potatoes. The dish is then finished with herbed olives and a creamy Tzatziki sauce mixed with feta cheese. You can’t beat a simple sheet pan dinner, and this one is delicious for spring and summer.
When the days begin to warm up and get longer, I tend to forget about sheet-pan dinners, where everything is assembled and baked in one pan. Sheet-pan recipes are a staple throughout the winter, but I want to keep them going through the spring and summer too. They always turn out so delicious and save so much time!
This is a recipe I have been making for months. It’s so flavorful and easy to prepare. I love to serve it with fresh naan or pita. The bread is so yummy when you use it for moping up the wonderful pan sauce!
My older brother, who loves Mediterranean-style food, inspired me to create this dish. He loves anything grilled, roasted, or on a stick and served with sauce. And if the sauce is creamy tzatziki, even better.
I’ve been very inspired by those flavors lately. Many of my favorite recipes use lots of fresh herbs, lemon, and yogurt!
This sheet pan chicken is a mix of flavors but totally delicious.
These are the Quick Details
Step 1: toss the potatoes
First up, I take baby potatoes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Do this on a large sheet pan to save yourself from washing an extra dish tonight!
My baby potatoes have been pretty small, so I didn’t pre-roast them. If you’re concerned your potatoes are on the larger side, roast them for 10 minutes, then continue to the next step!
If they’re small like mine, no need to do any of that!
Step 2: the chicken
Now, the chicken. I like to use chicken breasts, but thighs roast beautifully too! I season them with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, fresh oregano, paprika, garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, and crushed chili flakes.
Add the chicken to the pan with the potatoes. If you have an extra lemon, you can toss a few lemon wedges onto the sheet pan too!
Roast the chicken with the potatoes for about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken and potatoes.
Step 3: the olives
A simple mix of olive oil, pepperoncini, lemon, chili flakes, and salt. I add lots of fresh herbs and a couple spoonfuls of toasted sesame seeds too.
Then add green olives, which give this a yummy saltiness. Trust me, the olives make the chicken.
Step 4: the sauce
To keep things fast on busy nights, my trick is to take some Tzatziki sauce from the fridge and add crumbled feta cheese.
It’s so simple, but it works wonderfully with these flavors. Adding feta cheese really elevates the tzatziki sauce, especially if it’s store-bought.
Step 5: serve and enjoy
Pull the chicken and potatoes out of the oven. Add the olives plus the oil left in the bowl. Let the pan sit for a few minutes to soak in the flavors of the oil.
Then, serve the chicken, potatoes, and olives topped with the creamy feta sauce.
SO DELICIOUS!
FAQ:
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes—thighs roast beautifully and stay juicy. If bone-in/skin-on, expect a longer roast and keep potatoes spread out so they don’t overcook (watch for tender potatoes and opaque chicken) .
My potatoes are larger—do I need to pre-roast?
If they’re bigger than bite-size, give them a short head start as noted in the post. They’re done when a fork slides in easily.
What kind of olives work best?
Mild, buttery green olives are great for balance; brinier options add more punch. Taste your olive mix and salt the pan lightly to finish.
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate in airtight containers and reheat on a sheet pan until hot and tender again, finishing with fresh lemon. Add a quick drizzle of oil to bring back moisture—storage/reheat notes help meet reader expectations .
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Feta Potatoes
Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 520 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved
- 4 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs: dill, basil, or thyme
- 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup green olives, torn
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Feta Sauce
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425° F.2. On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. 3. In a bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the chicken, balsamic vinegar, dijon, oregano, paprika, garlic, shallot, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.4. Nestle the chicken around the potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.5. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, herbs, pepperoncini, olives, and sesame seeds. Mix the Tzatziki and feta. 6. Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon over the herby olives. Serve with the Tzatziki feta sauce. Enjoy!
This post was originally published on May 15, 2024
A friend of mine recommended this recipe as one of her favourites and I’m going to try it this weekend. It looks fantastic! Do you have a fun drink recommendation that would go with this?
Thanks so much, Hannah! Here are some recipes you might enjoy:
https://fett-weg.today/serrano-pineapple-margarita/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://fett-weg.today/blueberry-lemon-thyme-smash/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://fett-weg.today/pineapple-moscow-mule/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I made this recipe last night to switch up from the usual chicken thigh sheet pan I typically do. It was SO GOOD. I used the broil to get a nice browning on the chicken. I used the little potatoes from Trader Joes and roasted them first. My husband loved it, and my daughter said, “Mom, make that one again!” Haha!
Thank you so much, Deloris:) So glad to hear you enjoyed this dish, I appreciate you making it! Happy Friday! xx
This is so delicious! My chicken and potatoes didn’t have the beautiful char on them like your pictures so I don’t know what I did wrong there but I will be putting this on rotation!
Hey Tessa,
Love to hear this dish turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! Have the best week:)
Delicious! Made it many times.
Love to hear this, Alison! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and your feedback! Have a wonderful week! xxT
Potatoes don’t cook in the cook time, and kind of a disappointment
Hi Olivia,
So very sorry to hear this. Any chance the potatoes were just too large? Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xx
I made this for dinner last night. I used both baby potatoes and sweet potatoes and my family gave it a 10/10. My husband said it was better than any restaurant and couldn’t wait to have leftovers. Which, when I reheated it, I put it on a sheet pan in my oven on convection at 275° for about 30 mins and it was perfectly heated and the thighs were not overcooked.
Hey Monica,
Fantastic! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xx
I made this for Sunday lunch today and it taste as wonderful as it looks. I made it exactly by the recipe and will be making it again, and again. It was enjoyed by my entire family. Thank you for posting this delicious recipe.
Hey Jan,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it turned out nicely for you! Happy Sunday! XxT
This is the easiest, most delicious chicken
Dish I’ve ever made FOOL PROOF
Thanks for posting ❤️👏👌
Thanks so much, Renee! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Hope you are having a nice weekend! xT
Made this tonight and subbed butternut squash for potatoes and marinated the chicken for a few hours before baking. So much flavor! This will become a staple! Thank you got the recipe!
Hi there,
So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Have a wonderful week! xx
great
Thanks so much, Bethany!
My family loves this meal. It has many great flavors coming together in this easy to make meal.
Hi Sandy,
Happy Weekend! Love to hear this recipe is always enjoyed by your family, thanks for making it so often! xT
Moving from “Recipes to Try” folder to “Favorite Recipes” folder. Loved it and so did the hubby. Quick and easy as well. Thank you!
Hi Jonnie,
Happy Thursday! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it turned out nicely for you! XxT
I NEVER leave reviews. But this is absolutely phenomenal! Briny and herbaceous from the olives, creamy from the tzatziki feta sauce. So many flavors and textures all playing so beautifully together. Thank you for this recipe!! It’s officially in the rotation.
Hi Megan,
Happy New Year!🥳 Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Delicious! Bursting with flavor in every bite.
Hi Vicki,
Thanks so much for trying this dish and sharing your feedback, I’m so glad to hear it turned out well for you! Happy New Year!🥳🥂 xx
This was AMAZING! We didn’t make the sauce but even without it my boyfriend said this was the best chicken he ever had!
Hi Daniella,
Wonderful! I’m so glad this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it! Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁☃️