Easy Maple Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
Some nights I want to cook something cozy and homemade. Other nights I just want dinner done with as little effort (and cleanup) as possible.
This easy chicken sheet pan dinner is one of those meals that always works. It’s simple, flexible, and made with ingredients I almost always have at home. Everything roasts together on one pan… the chicken, broccoli, onions. All tossed in olive oil and a simple seasoning mix with maple syrup and Dijon mustard that makes it feel a little more special without adding extra work.
If you’re looking for a healthy sheet pan chicken dinner, an easy family meal, or just a reliable weeknight recipe you can throw together fast, this one is it!
Why I Love This Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
I make this kind of dinner a lot, especially during busy weeks when I don’t want to think too hard about what to cook. It’s one of those easy weeknight dinners that feels balanced, filling, and realistic.
I love that:
And truthfully, the flavor always surprises me. The maple syrup and Dijon mustard bake into the chicken and vegetables just enough to make everything taste cozy and slightly sweet without being overpowering.
Served with rice, and it makes the perfect dinner!
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
This is one of those healthy chicken sheet pan meals that doesn’t feel boring. The seasoning is simple but really good.
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken tenderloins sliced thin
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 sliced yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper if you want easier cleanup (I usually do).
- In a mixing bowl, add the broccoli and onions and drizzle everything with olive oil and half of the seasonings, and toss gently until it's coated evenly.
- Repeat this step with the chicken.
- Once everything is coated and seasoned, spread your broccoli and onions across the pan, then add the chicken tenderloins right on top.
- Spread everything into a single layer so it roasts evenly.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through if you remember (I sometimes forget and it still turns out fine).
- While the chicken and veggies are cooking, start your rice in the rice cooker. (I do one cup water per one cup rice. And make sure you wash your rice until the water runs clear!)
- The chicken should be cooked through (165F) and the vegetables slightly golden and tender.
- Serve with rice and enjoy!
Notes
You can absolutely use other vegetables if that’s what you have. That’s part of why this works so well as a simple sheet pan dinner recipe.
This is one of those healthy chicken sheet pan meals that doesn’t feel boring. The seasoning is simple but really good. The smoked paprika adds warmth, the thyme gives it a cozy flavor, and the maple-Dijon combo balances everything out perfectly.
The onions get slightly caramelized, and the broccoli edges crisp just enough to make it interesting. It’s one of those dinners that tastes like more effort than it actually took.
Ways to Serve This Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
We eat this a few different ways depending on the night.
Sometimes I serve it over:
Other nights we just eat it straight off the pan with no sides at all.
It also works well wrapped in tortillas or served over greens if you want something lighter.
Tips for the Best Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
A few small things make this easier:
Use thin chicken pieces so they cook evenly with the vegetables. Don’t overcrowd the pan or everything will steam instead of roast. Cut vegetables into similar sizes so they cook at the same pace.
If your broccoli starts browning too fast, just stir halfway through.
Make It Your Own
This recipe works with so many variations.
You could easily use:
You can also swap the chicken for sausage or shrimp if that’s what you have.
That’s why I love simple sheet pan dinners…they adapt to whatever is in the fridge.
Why Sheet Pan Dinners Just Make Life Easier
The older I get, the more I appreciate meals that are:
This easy chicken sheet pan dinner checks all of those boxes. It’s one of those recipes I come back to constantly because it just works, especially on nights when I’m tired and don’t want to think too hard about dinner.
Save This for Later!
If you want an easy dinner you can come back to again and again, save this recipe for later. It’s one of those reliable meals that makes busy weeks feel a little easier.
And, if you make this recipe… let me know what you think! I always love hearing from you!
