Easy Ranch Chicken and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

This is my kind of weeknight dinner: throw everything on one pan, pop it in the oven and walk away.

Tender chicken, crispy baby potatoes and broccoli get tossed with ranch seasoning and Parmesan for an easy dinner the whole family can enjoy. Less prep, less cleanup, and dinner is done!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One pan and minimal cleanup
• Ranch + Parmesan = big flavor with no effort
• Protein, carbs and veggies all in one meal
• Easy to serve deconstructed for picky eaters

What You’ll Need

• Chicken breast: 1½ pounds, cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Baby potatoes: 1½ pounds, halved.
• Broccoli florets: 2 cups.
• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon.
• Ranch seasoning: 1 packet, split between the potatoes and the chicken.
• Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon.
• Shredded Parmesan: ½ cup, sprinkled on at the end.

How to Make Ranch Chicken and Potatoes

Step 1: Start the potatoes

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add the potatoes to a large sheet pan and toss with the olive oil, half the ranch seasoning and the garlic powder. Roast for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Add the chicken and broccoli

Add the chicken and broccoli to the pan and sprinkle with the rest of the ranch seasoning.

Step 3: Finish roasting

Roast another 15–20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and the potatoes are tender.

Step 4: Add Parmesan

Sprinkle with Parmesan right before serving.

Busy Mom Tips

• Busy mom hack: buy pre-cut potatoes and broccoli to skip the chopping.
• Picky toddler hack: serve the chicken, potatoes and broccoli separately, and add fruit or another safe food to the plate.
• Estimated macros: ~430 calories, 45g protein, 35g carbs, 15g fat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do the potatoes go in first?

Potatoes take longer to cook than chicken and broccoli. Giving them a 15-minute head start means everything finishes at the same time.

How can I make this faster?

Buy pre-cut potatoes and broccoli to skip the chopping.

How do I serve this to picky eaters?

Serve the chicken, potatoes and broccoli separately, and add fruit or another safe food to the plate.

How to Store and Reheat

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to help the potatoes crisp back up.

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Easy Chicken & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

This is my kind of weeknight dinner: throw everything on one pan, pop it in the oven, and walk away. Tender chicken, crispy potatoes and broccoli get tossed with ranch seasoning and Parmesan for an easy dinner the whole family can enjoy. Less prep, less cleanup, and dinner is done!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 430

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1½ lbs baby potatoes halved
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Method

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Add potatoes to a large sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, half the ranch seasoning and garlic powder.
3. Roast potatoes for 15 minutes.
4. Add chicken and broccoli to the pan. Sprinkle with remaining ranch seasoning.
5. Roast another 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Busy Mom Hack: Buy pre-cut potatoes and broccoli to eliminate chopping.

Picky Toddler Hack: Serve the chicken, potatoes and broccoli separately. Add fruit or another safe food to the plate.

Estimated macros: ~430 calories | 45g protein | 35g carbs | 15g fat