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If you’re a fan of easy dinners that require zero brainpower at 5:00 p.m., you’re in the right place. This One-Pan Bruschetta Chicken is my kind of meal with simple ingredients, big flavor, and just one sheet pan to wash. It’s a win for busy weeknights when you’re juggling everything from soccer practice to homework and still want to get a real meal on the table.
As a nutritionist and mom, I’m always on the lookout for veggie-forward meals that are quick to prep and don’t require a sink full of dishes. This easy sheet pan recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with sweet roasted butternut squash, then tops it all off with a simple homemade bruschetta: ripe tomatoes, garlic, and plenty of fresh basil. It’s light, satisfying, and full of fresh flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Bruschetta Chicken
Kid-friendly options: If your kids aren’t big on tomatoes, skip the bruschetta for them and serve the chicken over gnocchi or pasta with a spoonful of pesto and some parmesan. My kids loved it that way!
Great for in-season produce: Tomatoes and butternut squash are a perfect match for late summer or early fall.
Perfect weeknight dinner: Toss everything on one pan and let the oven do the work.
This recipe has definitely earned a spot in our weekly rotation. I love that it feels special but is easy enough to throw together after a long day. Whether you’re trying to eat more veggies, plan better weeknight meals, or just enjoy simple seasonal food, this one’s a keeper. This recipe has definitely earned a spot in our weekly rotation. I love that it feels special but is easy enough to throw together after a long day. Whether you’re trying to eat more veggies, plan better weeknight meals, or just enjoy simple seasonal food, this one’s a keeper.
Another favorite in our house is my Sheet Pan Apple Cider Chicken with Fall Vegetables, which brings the same ease to weeknight cooking but with a cozy fall-inspired twist.
Looking for more sheet pan inspiration? Try my Sheet Pan Chipotle Steak Fajitas or my Sheet Pan Potato Nachos with Ground Beef.
Let me know how it turns out for you. Oooh…and don’t forget the fresh basil on top!
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts, sliced in half
- 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil + 2 tbsp
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt + Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a sheet pan with non-stick spray or line with foil.
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, 1 clove garlic, and salt. Cover chicken with marinade.
- Coat the butternut squash with 2 tbsp oil, and salt + pepper. Arrange chicken and butternut squash on a sheet pan.
- Bake for 25-30 mins (depending on oven and thickness of chicken)
- While chicken is baking, mix together tomatoes, basil, and remaining garlic (2 cloves).
- Once chicken and squash are done baking, spoon tomato mixture over the chicken. Add additional drizzle of balsamic chicken if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Delicious! I added the tomato mixture to the chicken for the last 10 minutes of cooking. *chefs kiss*
Love that!!
How many calories per serving? I’m hoping to make this next week.
Made this last night and it was delicious! Simple and everyone liked it, thanks!
I made this tonight! It will be kept as a dinner win!!! So great!
Thanks for sharing.I love this dish. I never thought to make them on a sheet pan before.
So glad you enjoyed, Lisa!