
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner became my go to any time I craved something hearty but wanted to skip a pile of dirty pans. You toss it all on a single tray and end up with crispy potatoes tender green beans and juicy chicken with a cheesy golden crust.
I first made this when my youngest helped me stir parmesan into the chicken coating and now she claims this is the only way she loves green beans.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast: about one inch thick choose fresh and plump for juiciness ensures even cooking
- Olive oil: for flavor and to help coating stick extra virgin gives more depth
- Minced garlic: use fresh for best flavor brings punch to both chicken and potatoes
- Grated parmesan: opt for good quality cheese for better melt and taste forms the cheesy crust
- Breadcrumbs: Italian style if possible add dried Italian herbs for more aroma
- Cracked pepper: use fresh cracked for a spicy bite
- Sea salt: seasons everything pulls out flavor
- Red potatoes: thin skinned or baby reds are best they roast to a creamy center
- Green beans: fresh and firm with ends trimmed snap beans are sweetest
- Parchment paper: for lining makes cleanup even easier
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven all the way to four twenty five Fahrenheit. Either lay down parchment paper or spray the sheet pan to keep everything from sticking and to speed up cleanup.
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- In a medium bowl toss cut potatoes with olive oil minced garlic grated parmesan salt and pepper. Turn them until every piece is slick with oil and well seasoned. Spread them on a third of the baking pan making sure they lay in a single layer. Get these going in the oven first since they need a head start.
- Mix the Chicken Coating:
- While potatoes begin roasting combine chicken breasts olive oil minced garlic grated parmesan breadcrumbs cracked pepper and salt in the same bowl. Make sure every part of the chicken gets coated thoroughly pressing the mixture onto each piece for a thick crust.
- Add Chicken and Toss Green Beans:
- Remove pan with potatoes after 10 to 15 minutes. Move the potatoes to make room and nestle in the coated chicken pieces beside them. While the pan is out toss green beans with olive oil garlic and a little parmesan plus salt and pepper. Spread the beans onto the remaining space on the pan.
- Bake Everything Together:
- Return the sheet pan to the oven. Continue roasting for about 25 minutes until chicken has cooked to one sixty five Fahrenheit inside. The potatoes should be fork tender and the beans just cooked through.
- Finish for Crisp and Serve:
- If you crave extra crispy potatoes turn the broiler to high and let everything brown for another four to five minutes. When ready let the pan cool briefly so everything settles and juiciness does not run out of the chicken. Plate and get ready for compliments.

I cannot resist sneaking extra parmesan over the beans right before serving just like my grandma did with every roasted vegetable we ate. My family always gathers at the kitchen counter to snag the crispiest potato before the meal is even called ready.
Storage Tips
Let leftovers cool completely then cover and keep in the fridge for up to four days. I find the potatoes reheat best in the oven or air fryer so they stay crisp instead of soggy. The chicken stays moist if you warm it gently covered.
Ingredient Substitutions
Swap green beans for asparagus or broccoli if that is what you have. Chicken thighs also work well and are less likely to dry out try to keep them a similar thickness for even cooking. You can use panko if you are out of classic breadcrumbs for lighter crunch.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this straight from the sheet pan at casual family dinners. Add a fresh squeeze of lemon over the chicken or tuck in some cherry tomatoes for color. If you want something saucy a drizzle of garlicky yogurt or spicy aioli is great for dipping.
Cultural Roots of Sheet Pan Dinners
While cheese crusted chicken feels Italian the real magic is the sheet pan that speaks to busy home cooks everywhere. This recipe took off in my kitchen when I realized everyone loves crispy edges and minimal mess. It’s become the one I can serve to picky eaters or guests and always get clean plates.

Recipe Questions
- → What type of chicken works best?
Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1-inch thick for even cooking and juicy results.
- → Can I substitute the vegetables?
Yes, swap in carrots, broccoli, or asparagus for the green beans or potatoes if you prefer.
- → Should I peel the potatoes?
Peeling is optional. Leaving the skin adds texture and nutrients, especially for red potatoes.
- → How do I get the chicken extra crispy?
Broil the pan briefly after baking or add a touch more parmesan and breadcrumbs before baking.
- → Is it possible to prepare ahead?
Yes, prep and coat the ingredients ahead, then bake just before serving for the freshest texture.