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Sheet Pan Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Veggies

Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 40 mins

Nothing beats a one-pan meal the whole family will love! Pecan-crusted chicken is added to a sheet pan alongside carrots and red potatoes for a complete meal that requires just 15 minutes of prep and little clean-up.

By Aubrey Cota, Real Housemoms

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Sheet Pan Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Veggies

Ingredients

  • Veggies:
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or pecan oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pecan-Crusted Chicken:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup raw pecan pieces
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. For the veggies: Spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray or oil. Place potatoes and carrots on the pan. Toss vegetables with oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. For the chicken: Slice chicken horizontally into 4 cutlets. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a shallow bowl combine the pecans, breadcrumbs, 1/2 tablespoon salt, thyme, and garlic powder. Adjust salt to taste.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
  6. Dip chicken in eggs, then dredge in the pecan mixture, coating both sides. Place on the sheet pan.
  7. Place sheet pan in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over and stir the vegetables. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, until golden brown and juices run clear. Remove chicken from sheet pan and transfer to a plate to rest. Cook the vegetables for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve chicken, carrots, and potatoes immediately. Garnish with parsley if desired.

    Note: Some of the pecan pieces will fall off the chicken during baking, but they toast so nicely the last 5 minutes the vegetables are cooking and they are such a treat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 590 Carbs 38g
Fat 28g Fiber 7g
Saturated Fat 4g Protein 47g
Sodium 1890mg
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Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!

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