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January 15, 2020 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Chicken Dishes

Chicken Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner

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a forkful of chicken and bacon with a chicken breast with bacon on top next to brussels sprouts on a plate with a sheetpan in the background
roasted chicken and maple bacon brussels sprouts on a blue plate and on a pan with text overlay

This easy chicken bacon sheet pan dinner with brussels sprouts is the best way to enjoy fall and winter flavors without much effort at all. I mean, you literally let your oven do all the work. It just takes about 45 minutes from start to finish, and you can let your oven do 90% of the work.

brussels sprouts with bacon, baked chicken and toast on a blue plate

[This recipe was originally posted in October 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

How will this chicken bacon sheet pan dinner make your life easier?

What are the worst parts of cooking at home? Prepping and cleaning up. This chicken bacon sheet pan dinner is perfect because it takes just a couple minutes to assemble and the same to clean up since it’s all cooked on one pan.

One pan dinners are a life saver for busy weeknight meals. Here are a couple of the yummiest ones around: Maple Mustard Salmon, Cajun Shrimp Foil Packet, Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner, Veggie Quesadilla, Pan Seared Pork Chops with Veggies, and this easy Salmon Packet.

What makes this sheet pan dinner so good?

  • Chicken
  • Bacon
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Yellow onion
  • Maple syrup

How do I make this chicken bacon sheet pan dinner?

two slices of bacon on a baking sheet with other ingredients next to it

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line sheet pan with parchment paper or a baking liner. Place 2 slices of bacon on sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove sheetpan from oven, increase temperature to 400 degrees F. 

two slices of bacon on top of chicken with brussels sprouts and onions on a cookie sheet

Add 1 large chicken breast, 1/2 whole onion (chopped), and 1/2 lb sliced brussels sprouts to pan. Drizzle 2 tsp maple syrup over ingredients, season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss ingredients to evenly distribute syrup and bacon grease over all ingredients. 

Expert Tip: Place bacon on top of chicken when cooking so chicken doesn’t dry out.

Expert Tip: Not a fan of brussels sprouts? Swap them out for broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or other veggies.

Return to oven (even if it’s not done heating up to 400 degrees). Roast for 30 minutes or until brussels sprouts are crispy and browned. 

cooked bacon on top of chicken with brussels sprouts and onions on a cookie sheet

Remove from oven, slice chicken and bacon on a cutting board and transfer to a plate to eat immediately.

Expert Tip: Check temperature of the thickest part of the chicken breast with an instant read thermometer. Chicken is done once it reaches 165 degrees.

Expert Tip: Make extra for lunch and dinners later in the week.  

Expert Tips

  • Place bacon on top of chicken when cooking so chicken doesn’t dry out.
  • Not a fan of brussels sprouts? Swap them out for broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or other veggies.
  • Check temperature of the thickest part of the chicken breast with an instant read thermometer. Chicken is done once it reaches 165 degrees.
  • Make extra for lunch and dinners later in the week.  

FAQ

How long does it take to bake a chicken breast at 400 degrees?

It just takes 15-20 minutes to bake chicken, uncovered. Chicken is done when it’s 165 degrees.

Can I bake chicken and veggies in the same pan?

Absolutely. Some veggies take longer to cook than the chicken, so make sure to cut them into smaller chunks (like potatoes, brussels sprouts, beets, etc)

What veggies go with chicken?

Any vegetable will taste great with chicken. I’d recommend starting with seasonal vegetables because they’ll be the tastiest and least expensive in season.

brussels sprouts and bacon covered chicken breast on a grey plate with other ingredients surrounding it

How can I repurpose this sheet pan dinner?

Chop up all the components and serve over a bed of lettuce, with rice, or over pasta for a different dinner, or for leftovers.

What can I make with leftover ingredients?

  • (Chicken) Grilled Chicken Burgers, 15 Min Chicken Noodle Stir Fry, Chicken Salad Pitas, & Curried Chicken & Broccoli.
  • (Bacon) Broccoli Salad with Grapes, No-Mayo Potato Salad, Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches, & Hearty Bean & Bacon Soup.
  • (Brussels Sprouts) Maple Mustard Salmon with Brussels Sprouts, Rustic & Potato Au Gratin, and Pan Fried Pork Chops with Apples.
  • (Maple Syrup) Maple Mustard Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

Did you make this chicken bacon sheet pan dinner? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

brussels sprouts and bacon covered chicken breast on a grey plate with other ingredients surrounding it
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Chicken Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner

This easy chicken bacon sheet pan dinner with brussels sprouts is the best way to enjoy fall and winter flavors without much effort at all. I mean, you literally let your oven do all the work. It just takes about 45 minutes from start to finish, and you can let your oven do 90% of the work.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken breast
  • 2 strips bacon
  • 1/2 pound brussels sprouts trimmed and washed
  • 1/2 whole yellow onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line sheet pan with parchment paper or a baking liner. Place 2 slices of bacon on sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove sheet pan from oven, increase temperature to 400 degrees F. 
  • Add 1 large chicken breast, 1/2 whole onion (chopped), and 1/2 lb sliced brussels sprouts to pan. Drizzle 2 tsp maple syrup over ingredients, season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss ingredients to evenly distribute syrup and bacon grease over all ingredients. 
  • Return to oven (even if it's not done heating up to 400 degrees). Roast for 30 minutes or until brussels sprouts are crispy and browned.
  • Remove from oven, slice chicken and bacon on a cutting board and transfer to a plate to eat immediately. 

Video

Chicken & Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner

Notes

  • Place bacon on top of chicken when cooking so chicken doesn’t dry out.
  • Not a fan of brussels sprouts? Swap them out for broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or other veggies.
  • Check temperature of the thickest part of the chicken breast with an instant read thermometer. Chicken is done once it reaches 165 degrees.
  • Make extra for lunch and dinners later in the week.  

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Welcome! Iโ€™m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, youโ€™ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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  1. Heidy L. McCallum says

    January 15, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    This chicken bacon sheet pan dinner with brussels sprouts was so delish and yet so easy to make and clean up was a cinch! Happy I found this recipe via Pinterest! You have a new follower and fan!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 16, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      great to hear! thanks so much

      Reply
  2. Tonje says

    January 15, 2020 at 11:41 pm

    5 stars
    Sheet pan meals are my favourite. Easy, quick and little clean up. This looks delicious! Definitely trying this tonight.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 16, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      agreed!

      Reply
  3. Irina says

    January 16, 2020 at 12:02 am

    5 stars
    Sheet pan dinners are very convenient to make during the busy weekdays. Love the combo of chicken with bacon garnished with brussels sprouts. I will give it a try!:)

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 16, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  4. Katherine says

    January 16, 2020 at 4:38 am

    5 stars
    I love an easy sheet pan meal. Can’t wait to try this one – I have sprouts in the fridge to use up!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      January 16, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      aren’t they the best?!

      Reply
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