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10 May, 2018 by Ruthy Kirwan

Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Meal with Olives, Eggplant, and Feta

Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.

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Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.
Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.
Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.
Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.
Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.
Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.

I’ve spoken to no less than 5 people in the last week who have never even heard of sheet pan meals.

To which I whip out this incredibly easy chicken sheet pan dish, raise my arms to the heavens, and sing the praises of a dish that literally goes from cutting board to tabletop in under an hour.

All that to say if you’re not on the sheet pan meal train yet then choo-choo, mama. Because finding a simple chicken sheet pan meal – or any sheet pan meal, really- is gonna suddenly make your weeknight cooking so much easier.

It’s also why I’ve written now two cookbooks entirely made of sheet pan meals. I love them so much, and I know you’re gonna find recipes in these books you’ll want to make over and over.

The beauty of a sheet pan meal is threefold:

  • It has to be simple, or else it won’t cook right
  • The best sheet pan meals contain a veggie, a protein, and a sauce or seasoning (that’s it!)
  • You have one pan to wash at the end of it all. And if you line your sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper, you have no pans to wash at the end of it all.

Here’s me, after successfully cooking this Greek chicken sheet pan meal the other night, and discovering it only took 10 minutes to prep and a little less than 40 in the oven, keeping the whole operatioGreek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.from start to finish:

It’s that easy.

Of course, you can’t just throw a bunch of ingredients on a sheet pan and hope for the best. There are a handful of rules that should be followed for maximum quality:

✅Use a heavy bottom sheet pan.

That is- not a jelly roll pan, not a cookie sheet. A strong, durable, rimmed sheet pan. I got these Analon-brand pans in my wedding registry over 10 years ago and they are still holding up like champs. In fact, they’ve gotten better with time.

✅Make sure your ingredients are all cut or prepared in a way that makes them cook in the same amount of time. 

Case in point: This Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Meal.

I took one of those gargantuan chicken breasts from Costco and sliced it in half, so each piece was about the same size- this ensures even cooking.

Then I paired the chicken with eggplant, a veggie that roasts well but not super quickly. By chopping the eggplant into ½” slices, it ensured they were the right size to roast to a perfect texture alongside the chicken.

Bigger, or thinner or smaller slices would have cooked differently. So until you’re comfortable with cooking times of various ingredients, make sure you find recipes from people you trust and follow their recommendations.

✅ While the pan’s in the oven, make a quick side. 

I like serving my sheet pan meals with something starchy on the side, like boiled potatoes, or cheesy grits. While the sheet pan is in the oven, I make the starch quickly on the stovetop.

Or I just, you know, don’t do any extra cooking and use the time to chillax with my family and start unwinding at the end of a long-ass day. You totally have permission to do that as well, mama.

You can always just throw a frozen garlic bread in the oven while the chicken cooks and call it a day.

✅ Line the pan.

I was talking with a friend the other day regarding reusable silicone sheet pan liners: are they worth it?

While I personally don’t own any, I think they’re pretty cool to have and they definitely are cheaper and more environmentally friendly than buying tin foil all the time.

Regardless of whether you use reusable liners or tin foil, line your sheet pan for super easy cleanup.

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Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.

Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Meal

Ruthy Kirwan
Greek chicken sheet pan meal with spice-rubbed chicken, buttery green olives, roasted eggplant, finished with a sprinkle of feta.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Full-Size Sheet Pan, 11 x 7 inch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted black or green olives
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup crumbled feta

Instructions
 

Prep Ahead:

  • Prepare olives and eggplant according to the instructions, then transfer to a large resealable bag or container.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the feta and toss or shake until coated evenly.
  • These items, including the feta, will last for up to 2 months in the freezer. The chicken and eggplant mixture will last for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Prepare From Prepped:

  • Preheat the oven to 350*F.
  • Spread the contents of the bag or container on a sheet pan in an even layer.
  • Place pan in the oven and bake 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the eggplant has thoroughly softened and cooked through and is beginning to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle evenly with crumbled feta.
  • Serve hot.

Make From Fresh:

  • Preheat the oven to 350*F.
  • Chop the pitted olives roughly and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Trim the ends off the eggplant, and dice into pieces about 1” square.
  • Add the seasonings, chicken, and olive oil to the bowl and toss everything until well coated.
  • Spread the contents of the bowl onto a sheet pan.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the eggplant is thoroughly soft and cooked through, and beginning to brown.
  • Remove and sprinkle evenly with crumbled feta, then serve.

Notes

After 4 years, this is one of my more enduring, popular recipes- and for good reason! It packs a ton of flavor into a super quick recipe. Sometime I’ll add in chopped red onion or roasted cherry tomatoes for a little sweetness, too, so feel free to do that as well. I love serving this chicken dish over a bowl of greens, or with a starchy salad on the side like tabbouleh or seasoned farro grains.
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Category: Chicken, Dinner, Oven Baked, Sheet PanTag: chicken, easy dinner, one-pan, recipe, sheet pan, weeknightCooking Type: Oven Baked, Sheet PanMain Ingredient: ChickenMeal Type: Dinner

About Ruthy Kirwan

Ruthy Kirwan is a recipe tester and developer living in NYC with her two small kids and hard-working husband. She created Percolate Kitchen in 2016 to help busy people get their act together in the kitchen. Learn more at percolatekitchen.com/about

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Comments

  1. Kelly

    23 June, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    I love sheet pan dinners and Greek food is one of our favorites! This combo sounds great. I might throw in some red onion too. Yum!

  2. Camesha | Mama Motivator

    18 May, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    This looks like a yummy dinner. It’s a perfect Summer meal too!

  3. Tamara Goyette

    18 May, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    I keep hearing about cooking chicken on a sheet pan like this and having the whole meal ready to go. I need to try it!

  4. Breyona Sharpnack

    17 May, 2018 at 9:05 am

    I love sheet pan meals. This one looks super yummy and easy to make.

  5. Tiffanie

    16 May, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    I am all for sheet pan recipes! It is like an alternative for crock pot cooking!

  6. Bridgid Milenkovski

    16 May, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    I actually just discovered sheet pan meals a few weeks ago. They’re amazing! This looks great, will have to try it out.

  7. Katie Walsh Beck

    16 May, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea to include greek green olives! I have never put in to my greek chicken, but I love olives and they would compliment perfectly!

  8. Deirdre J. @ WalkinGratitude.com

    16 May, 2018 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    Ummm… Why can’t I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the pan and hope for the best?!!! LOL! I LOVE Greek food and this looks absolutely delicious. This one will definitely be on the menu next week. Thanks!

  9. Aria | Blogs by Aria

    16 May, 2018 at 6:49 am

    4 stars
    this looks great! And thanks for those tips on sheet pan dinners, I need to invest in a good heavy duty sheet pan.

  10. Dominique Brooks

    15 May, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    These are good tips. I have been planning to try sheet pan meals — anything to make dinner easier.

    I didn’t realize the info about the different types of pans — so thanks!

    Good post!

  11. Julie

    15 May, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    This looks really good! I pinned it for later. I don’t make sheet pan meals very often, but sometimes I’ll take that idea and make it into a regular meal or a skillet meal.

  12. Vanessa

    15 May, 2018 at 11:59 am

    I love sheet pan meals! This one looks AMAZING! I may have to try it this week!

  13. FrugalHausfrau

    15 May, 2018 at 3:03 am

    This sounds marvelous – and healthy too! I love sheetpan dinners, but I don’t make the often enough. Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!!

    Mollie

  14. Kristin's Peppermints and Cherries

    14 May, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    This recipe sounds so flavorful and tasty. Love the use of olives and eggplant! Pinned!

  15. Leah Weber

    14 May, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    I LOVE sheet pan meals and this one looks delicious and unique! Definitely pinning for later

  16. Claire

    12 May, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    Who this looks so tasty. I could just eat some. Yummy.

    Thanks for sharing at Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, hope to see you on Monday for our next blog hop 🙂

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