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Extreme close-up high angle view of sheet pan corner with roasted chicken, broccoli and carrots.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan Meal (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)

Author: Michele Spring
Servings: 4
A quick and easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner with tons of delicious flavor. Minimal prep and fast cleanup! Paleo, Whole30, and AIP friendly
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and veggies

  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets (approx 1 large head)
  • 3 Large Carrots
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 3 slices Bacon
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil (or Olive Oil)

For the Ranch Seasoning:

  • 1.5 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tbsp Dried Chives

Instructions
 

TO PREP:

  • Cut the broccoli into florets if not already done. Slice the carrots into 1⁄2 inch coins (no need to peel them). Chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Slice the bacon into 1⁄2 inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the seasoning.

IF FREEZING FOR LATER:

  • Put all of the ingredients into a gallon-sized freezer bag and massage a bit to mix.
  • Label the bag and lay flat to freeze. Freeze up to 3 months.

IF NOT FREEZING:

  • Put all of the veggies, chicken, and bacon on the sheet pan and drizzle with the avocado oil.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning over the items on the sheet pan, and then toss everything well to coat evenly.

TO COOK:

  • (If frozen) Thaw the ingredients overnight in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Pour the ingredients onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reads 165 F with an instant-read thermometer or is no longer pink when sliced open.

Notes

I personally like using chicken thighs for this recipe because they tend to be much more forgiving and harder to overcook than breasts, but you can also use breasts if you’d rather. I’d
keep the cut of the breast chunks larger though - perhaps using strips rather than bite-sized
pieces or else they’ll probably get overcooked. 
No need to make a separate meal if you’re making this for your family that isn’t into doing Paleo or AIP with you. Instead, divide this between 2 sheets (or baking dishes) and top one with shredded cheddar cheese in the last 5 minutes. They won’t complain then :-)
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: AIP, autoimmune protocol, coconut free, easy, Paleo, sheet pan meal, Whole30
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