Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This ranch chicken sheet pan dinner is an easy one-pan dinner packed with protein, veggies, and flavor! It’s dairy-free, and so easy to make.
There’s nothing like a meal that’s easy and healthy on a busy weeknight! It cuts down on dishes, and saves time, and this sheet pan ranch chicken and vegetables hits all of the marks!
This recipe is made with a homemade ranch powder that’s dairy-free, and it’s packed with fiber and protein for the perfect weeknight meal.
Why You’ll Love This Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- It is so easy! It’s a sheet pan meal that is so delicious! Assemble it, pop it in the oven and dinner is served.
- That ranch flavor! I love the ranch flavor, but made dairy-free!
The Ingredients for this Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Dried Parsley, Dried Dill, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Dried Chives, and Salt. These seasonings give the ranch flavor to the dish!
- Chicken Thighs. Make sure you leave skin on!
- Carrots and White Sweet Potato. Any root vegetables would be great in this dish like parsnips or regular potatoes.
- Lemon and Avocado Oil.
- Fresh Parsley and Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing. These are optional, but great for topping!
How to make Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Step One. Make the ranch powder.
- Step Two. Season the chicken.
- Step Three. Add the chicken, vegetables, and remaining seasoning to the sheet pan and top with lemon juice and avocado oil.
- Step Four. Bake the sheet pan dinner.
- Step Five. Remove from the oven and top with optional toppings. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Watch the cook time! My oven runs hot and I tend to cook for less time, but you may need more depending on your oven.
- Add ranch on the side! I love dipping the veggies in ranch dressing for even more flavor.
Can you add different vegetables?
Yes, you can definitely switch up the vegetables! Any root vegetables would be great in this dish like parsnips, or regular potatoes.
Storage and reheating instructions
You can store this recipe in the fridge for 3-4 days, and reheat in the oven or air fryer until warm.
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PrintRanch Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the ranch powder
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp salt
For the sheet pan
- 1 lb chicken thighs, skin on
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup white sweet potato, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
To serve
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Dairy-free ranch dressing, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the seasonings for the ranch powder and set aside.
- Add the chicken to a bowl and pat dry. Pour about two-thirds of the ranch powder over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Add the chicken to the sheet pan, evenly spacing. Add the vegetables in an even layer and top with the remainder of the ranch powder. Top with the sheet pan with lemon juice and drizzle with avocado oil
- Transfer to the oven and roast for 40-45 minutes, tossing the vegetables halfway through. The chicken should be cooked through to 165 F and the vegetables should be tender and crisp. If crispier skin is desired, turn the heat up to 415 F and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before topping with chopped parsley. Serve with a side of dairy-free ranch if desired!
Notes
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 20.4g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Protein: 24.4g
I made this yesterday and it was a hit!! I ended up following your notes and bumping the temp up for the last 4 mins. The skin ended up super crispy and the inside was tender! Definitely going to be making this again in the future 🙂
★★★★★
YUM! So glad it was delicious!
Can you use the pre made ranch dressing packets for this recipe?
If you can tolerate them, sure! Just make sure its the seasoning packet, not the dressing.