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Paprika Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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By: Denise Bustard17 Comments
Posted: 8/25/16 Updated: 8/28/20

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This paprika chicken sheet pan dinner cooks all up on the same pan with potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Super easy and barely any dishes to clean!

Easy and delicious one-pan dinners are the way to go! We are huge fans of them in my house (this Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita recipe and this Lemon Pepper Salmon Sheet Pan dinner are proof!) This paprika chicken sheet pan dinner is packed with flavor and makes an incredibly easy dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Cooked Spicy Paprika Chicken & Cherry Tomato recipe on sheet pan

The rub for this paprika chicken recipe is an adaptation of the brown sugar chili rub used for these Pan Seared Lamb Chops and is sweet and savory, adding so much flavor to the chicken and veggies.

Due to the different cook times of the veggies, you will have to pull the pan out and add them at different times, but overall it is a really REALLY simple dinner recipe, and you are going to be impressed at how tasty it is for the effort.

Reasons you'll ♡ this paprika chicken sheet pan dinner

  • it's healthy with minimal cleanup
  • it is ready in just 30 minutes
  • it is gluten-free and dairy-free

Cooked Spicy Paprika Chicken on sheet pan

Let's talk ingredients!

For this healthy sheet pan dinner:

  • chicken- we are using boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can swap for boneless skinless chicken thighs and use the same cook time.
  • potatoes- use baby potatoes and cut into quarters so they cook through with the chicken
  • veggies- use your favorites! I used zucchini, cherry tomatoes + bell peppers.
  • spice rub- I used a brown sugar paprika rub that is super tasty. Find 7 alternative rubs here

Meal prep tips

  • spices- you can mix up the spice rub and pre-chop your veggies (with the exception of the potatoes) 3-4 days ahead
  • cooking- group the veggies separately from the potatoes as they may need to be pulled off the pan before the potatoes
  • veggies- use your favorite veggies, but keep in mind you may need to adjust the cooking time.
  • chicken- cook to an internal temperature of 165°F, and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing

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Cooked Spicy Paprika Chicken & Cherry Tomato recipe on sheet pan

 

Can I make this recipe low carb?
As written, it is not low carb, but you could omit the potatoes and swap the spice rub for this lemon-herb seasoning

Can I swap the potatoes?
Yes, use sweet potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes), or leave the potatoes off

Does this recipe work for meal prep?
Yes, leftovers are delicious and keep well for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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spicy paprika chicken cherry tomato sheetpan dinner

Paprika Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
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This paprika chicken sheet pan dinner cooks all up on the same pan with potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Super easy and barely any dishes to clean!
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Ingredients

Rub:

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne *omit for a non-spicy version

Sheet Pan:

  • 2 large chicken breasts whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 lb baby potatoes quartered
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes whole

To Serve:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • Coarse sea salt to taste

Instructions 

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the rub. Rub each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of the rub, then place them on the baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, toss the baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved rub mixture and toss to coat.
  • Arrange the potatoes on one side of each baking sheet.
  • Bake the chicken and potatoes for 10 minutes.
  • While chicken is baking, toss the bell peppers and zucchini with the other tablespoon of olive oil and additional 1 tablespoon of rub (or whatever is left).
  • After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and arrange the bell peppers and zucchini on the empty side of the baking sheet. Return to the oven for 10 minutes
  • Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh oregano and coarse sea salt and serve immediately.

Tips:

Storage
Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
Reheat in the microwave and enjoy.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 batch, Calories: 387kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 370mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 10g
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Linda says

    Posted on 1/13/20 at Posted on 1/13/20

    5 stars
    This was fantastic and super easy. I have a few of your other 30 minute dinners on the menu for this week!

    Reply
  2. Erica says

    Posted on 7/20/19 at Posted on 7/20/19

    This looks delicious! I love sheet pan dinners. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/22/19 at Posted on 7/22/19

      You are very welcome! I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  3. Nicole says

    Posted on 10/8/18 at Posted on 10/8/18

    Can you keep this refrigated for a few days?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 10/11/18 at Posted on 10/11/18

      Yes! It works great for a meal prep lunch or dinner 🙂

      Reply
  4. Frances G says

    Posted on 8/14/18 at Posted on 8/14/18

    Just wondering if I wanted to add cauliflower to this, when should I put it on the sheet pan?. Picky hubby and eats only 3 veggies.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/22/18 at Posted on 8/22/18

      I would try putting it in with the zucchini 🙂 Hope it works out!

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    Posted on 5/22/17 at Posted on 5/22/17

    Made this tonight and even my super picky 7 year old asked for more. So delish!!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 5/25/17 at Posted on 5/25/17

      Awesome, so glad it even got the picky kid approval! Thanks, Susan 🙂

      Reply
  6. Meg @ With Salt and Wit says

    Posted on 8/30/16 at Posted on 8/30/16

    We just did our first sheet pan dinner last weekend and I am hooked! This is definitely going into rotation! And congrats on your book! So excited to see all the recipes!

    Reply
  7. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    Posted on 8/27/16 at Posted on 8/27/16

    I need to add more sheet pan dinner recipes into my repertoire - starting with this one! Looks great, Denise!

    Reply
  8. marcie says

    Posted on 8/26/16 at Posted on 8/26/16

    I just downloaded your book and can't wait to dive into it! I love quick meals and yours always look delicious. Sheet pan dinners are something I've been making lately and I love the looks of this one with that rub!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/26/16 at Posted on 8/26/16

      Aww thanks Marcie! I hope you enjoy the recipes 🙂

      Reply
  9. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    Posted on 8/26/16 at Posted on 8/26/16

    You always have the BEST dinner recipes, Denise! And such drool-worthy photos...I seriously want to dig into that chicken right NOW. You're a 30-minute dinner super star!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/26/16 at Posted on 8/26/16

      You are way to kind, Rachel <3 Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Posted on 8/25/16 at Posted on 8/25/16

    All hail the 30 minute meal queen! 😉 Love this sheet pan dinner, Denise! That rub sounds amazing and allllll those veggies are just screaming my name! This is exactly what I want my dinner to look like! Cheers, chicka!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/26/16 at Posted on 8/26/16

      LOL I like the sounds of that, Cheyanne! Thanks so much, lady!

      Reply

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