Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

delicious dinner using just one pan

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

469
calories
12g
fat
42g
carbohydrates
50g
protein
85mg
cholesterol
1431mg
sodium
Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Recipe Description

This Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is simple and healthy and who doesn’t love a dinner recipe that requires just one pan? This versatile meal can be bulked up with extra potatoes and vegetables. The apricot glaze brings the whole dish to life. You will love it. 

To make this sheet pan dinner, start by place carrots and potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season. Place chicken breasts in the center of the vegetables and again, season and drizzle with oil. Bake in the oven until cooked through. Thirty minutes later, you’ll be digging into a delicious one pan dinner.

To make Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare a baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Make seasoning mix

    1 min
    Step 2 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Mix 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ a teaspoon of black pepper, ½ a teaspoon of paprika and ¼ teaspoon of onion powder together in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Prepare potatoes and carrots for roasting

    2 min
    Step 3 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Place 1 pound of potatoes and 3-4 sliced carrots on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with half of the seasoning mix. Toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Place chicken on baking sheet

    2 min
    Step 4 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Create a space in the center of the potatoes and carrots. Place 4 chicken breasts in the center of the pan and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning mix.

  5. 5

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 5 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes until everything is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Make glaze

    2 min
    Step 6 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan DinnerStep 6 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Whisk ¼ cup of apricot jam with 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Microwave on high at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the glaze is slightly thickened.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Brush the chicken with apricot glaze and serve immediately.

Try this Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is a quick and simple one pan dinner! Try it out soon and tag #cookmerecipes in your sheet pan photos.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Mike
November 8, 2024
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I made the Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner for our anniversary. It was easy and everyone loved the sweet glaze! My wife, Sarah, said it reminded her of her mom's cooking. Cleanup was a breeze too, which is always a bonus.

Rosie
December 13, 2023
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I tried the Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner for my family last night. It was a hit! So easy and the glaze was just perfect. We all loved it, especially my kids!

Diana
October 5, 2023
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This meal was superb! My kids devoured it, and it was so easy to prepare.

Ilario Rossi
May 27, 2023
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I celebrated my birthday alone but made this Apricot Chicken for myself. It was super easy and tasted fantastic! The apricot glaze is a game changer. I felt proud to enjoy such a healthy dinner. Grazie!

Daisy Johnson
November 4, 2022
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This Apricot Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner was a total hit! Made it on a busy night, and my kids gobbled it down like it was candy. Just one pan made cleaning a breeze. Can't wait to whip it up again soon!

Tammy
June 28, 2022
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So delicious together!

Melanie Smith
July 31, 2021
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This recipe is superb. I made it for my family last weekend, and they couldn't get enough. The apricot glaze added such a nice touch. It's easy to prepare, and the kids loved the veggies. We will definitely make this again.

Yankee
March 1, 2021
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Superb! My wife and I tried this apricot chicken sheet pan dinner last week. It was so easy cooking everything in one pan. The glaze was an absolute hit, and the veggies were perfect! Can't wait to make it again for family night.

Harry Thompson
November 30, 2020
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Super easy dinner. My kids loved it and asked for seconds. The apricot glaze made the chicken really special. We will definitely make this again, perfect for busy nights.

Dudu
September 11, 2020
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Super easy meal! I made this apricot chicken for my family last night, and they loved it. The glaze was amazing, and it was so simple to prepare. We enjoyed sitting together, talking about our day while eating. It’s a great recipe for busy nights!

Pete
August 2, 2020
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So yum bro!

Athina
July 28, 2020
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Great recipe! Easy & delicious!

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