Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken & Veggies (Meal Prep)

Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken & Veggies Meal Prep:

Busy nights call for quick dinners, and this sheet pan balsamic chicken meal checks all the boxes. Tender chicken with a sweet balsamic sauce, and tasty roasted veggies. A sheet pan meal with tons of flavor and almost no mess or work. Easy, quick, and a family favorite this chicken dinner is perfect for weeknights.

Serve it with Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes and Italian Garden Salad for a total meal.

Meal prep can feel overwhelming, but with an arsenal of good recipes like this Balsamic Chicken and vegetables, it isn’t that bad. So here are a few of our favorites, and of course, this one cooked on a sheet pan, and divided out into containers. They are flavorful, wholesome, and extremely easy to make, this chicken dish is an exceptional way to stay on track with eating, and prep ahead for easy lunches. 

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This balsamic chicken with roasted veggies is one of my favorite easy to throw together meals. It comes together in just a few minutes of effort, makes a great dinner, and is the perfect meal to prep ahead and eat for lunches for a few days. The balsamic flavor just intensifies and gets better with time.

Why You’ll Love This Balsamic Chicken Meal Prep

If getting lunch ready for the week feels like one more thing on your to-do list, this balsamic chicken and veggies meal prep is here to help! It’s flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for preparing several meals at once without spending hours in the kitchen.

Here’s why you’ll love it:

• Easy to make: Roast the chicken and vegetables together on one sheet pan for less cleanup.
• Full of flavor: The sweet and tangy balsamic sauce makes every bite delicious.
• Great for meal prep: Divide everything into individual containers for easy lunches or dinners.
• Easy to customize: Swap in your favorite vegetables or serve with rice, quinoa, or potatoes.
• Perfect for busy weeks: Make it ahead of time so you have a satisfying meal ready when hunger strikes.

It’s a simple way to make weekday meals easier without sacrificing flavor!

What Vegetables Work Best for Balsamic Chicken Meal Prep?

Broccoli, carrots, and green beans are delicious with balsamic chicken. They roast beautifully and pair well with the sweet and tangy sauce.

Want to switch things up? Try these vegetables:

• Broccoli: Soaks up the flavorful sauce and develops delicious roasted edges.
• Carrots: Add natural sweetness and a little color to your meal.
• Green beans: Provide a fresh, crisp-tender bite.
• Bell peppers: Add sweetness and variety.
• Brussels sprouts: Make a hearty alternative to broccoli.
• Zucchini: Adds a tender, mild-flavored vegetable option.

Meal prep tip: Cut your vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook more evenly. If you substitute vegetables, remember that cooking times may vary. Add quicker-cooking vegetables later if needed to prevent them from becoming too soft.

Tools used to make Balsamic Chicken Meal Prep

• Balsamic: A quality balsamic makes a huge difference. Once I was in Italy and I got to do a taste test tour of several different balsamic vinegars. The difference in taste and quality is astounding. Find one you like plain, and you will like it in this dish.
• Sheet Pan: These classic sheet pans are great for cooking all kinds of things on. And if you want to cut back on the mess, use a sheet pan liner/silicone baking mat too.
• Meal Prep Containers: Having quality meal prep containers that are dishwasher safe, microwave safe, sturdy, and a good proportion is one of the best ways to stay consistent with your meal prepping. These Fit Packer ones are my favorite.

How to Meal Prep Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables

This easy chicken meal prep recipe makes preparing lunches for the week much simpler. Cook everything, divide it into portions, and you’ll have meals ready to grab when you need them.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare the ingredients. Mix the balsamic sauce and prepare your chicken and vegetables according to the recipe.
2. Roast the vegetables. Arrange them on a sheet pan and begin roasting as directed.
3. Add the chicken and sauce. Follow the recipe’s timing and continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4. Divide into containers. Portion the chicken and vegetables into individual meal prep containers.
5. Refrigerate for later. Store the portions in the refrigerator so lunch or dinner is ready when you are.

Make-ahead tip: If you’re cooking dinner anyway, make a little extra and portion the leftovers into containers. One cooking session can take care of tonight’s dinner and several lunches!

How to Store and Reheat Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Meal Prep

Proper storage helps keep your balsamic chicken and vegetables flavorful and ready to enjoy throughout the week.

How to store:

• Transfer leftovers to airtight containers.
• Refrigerate within two hours of cooking.
• Store in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
• Keep individual portions ready to grab for easy lunches.

How to reheat:

• Place one portion in a microwave-safe dish.
• Cover loosely to help retain moisture.
• Heat until steaming hot, stirring or turning the food as needed.
• Make sure the chicken reaches 165°F when reheated.

Can you freeze it? Yes, cooked balsamic chicken can be frozen in airtight, freezer-safe containers. The vegetables may soften after thawing, so their texture might not be quite as good as when freshly roasted.

For the best quality, enjoy refrigerated portions within a few days. That’s one less meal to think about during a busy week!

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• Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon Meal Prep
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• Italian Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken & Veggies (Meal Prep)

Balsamic Chicken and vegetables cooked on a sheet pan, and divided out into containers to make for great meal prep. Flavorful, wholesome and extremely easy to make, this chicken dish is an exceptional prep ahead meal for easy lunches.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: balsamic chicken and veggies, balsamic chicken and veggies meal prep

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 909kcal

Author: Rachael

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Equipment

9x13 Casserole Dish

Sheet Pan

Silicone Baking Mat

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken thighs boneless and skinless

Veggies

• 2 Heads broccoli
• 2 cup Baby carrots
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
• ½ tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/3 cup Fresh parsley chopped fine
• 8 ounces Fresh green beans snipped

Sauce:

• 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup Italian dressing
• 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 3 Tbs Brown sugar
• 2 Garlic cloves minced

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Mix together Sauce in a bowl. Set aside for later use.
• Mix broccoli, carrots, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and parsley together in a big bowl, and toss.
• Place veggie mix on a baking sheet, and roast for 10 minutes. Leave the green beans off, you will be adding them later.
• After the 10 minutes is up, use a spatula to toss the veggies, add in the green beans, then push them to a side of the baking sheet.
• Place chicken in empty space on the baking dish, make sure the pan is big enough so the chicken is not crowded and can roast, not steam.
• Pour over Sauce. Bake 15 minutes
• Turn chicken over, spoon sauce from pan over the top.
• Bake another 12-15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, and veggies are tender.
• Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes, spoon more sauce over chicken, garnish with additional fresh parsley and either divide out into 4 containers for meal prep, or serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 909kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1619mg | Potassium: 1820mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 11716IU | Vitamin C: 287mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 6mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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