Sheet Pan Italian Chicken and Vegetables

Sautéed Citrus Kale
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Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in chicken breasts
  • 1 lb carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup avocado oil, divided
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg baby portobello mushrooms, halved
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into chunks
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange chicken breasts on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange carrots and onion on opposite side of baking sheet.
  2. Drizzle chicken and vegetables with 2 Tbsp oil; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 25 minutes.
  3. Toss mushrooms and zucchini with 1 Tbsp oil; season lightly with salt and pepper. Add to baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes longer or until chicken is done.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, 1 Tbsp oil, and Italian seasoning. Drizzle over vegetables and chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg chopped kale
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring kale and water to cover to a boil in a large Dutch oven; cook 5 minutes or until wilted. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Sauté garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 1 minute. Add kale, onion, orange juice, salt, and pepper. Sauté 10 minutes or until onion is tender.

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