Simple Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken and Potatoes with Yellow Squash

Are you obsessed with sheet pan dinners yet? I sure am! I jumped on the bandwagon about two years ago and tried the first one out for Easter that year. It was the one that circulated Pinterest for so long – chicken, green beans, potatoes, and Italian dressing. I’ve tested several combos out along the way. But the one I made tonight – this sheet pan ranch chicken and potatoes dinner – is my favorite so far. And it actually has yellow squash involved so it is really more of a sheet pan ranch chicken and veggies dinner. You can also exchange the squash for a different veggie if you wish.

Sunday nights are tough for us – as they probably are for most families. There is laundry to finish up, school bags to pack, outfits to pick out for the week, and meals to prep.

We’ve always been a soup or salad Sunday kind of family. Usually, it’s soup. As summer approaches, we will transition to some hearty salads instead. But I’m kinda diggin’ the idea of a sheet pan supper one or two nights of the month.

Benefits of Sheet Pan Dinners

The clean up on this sheet pan chicken and veggie dinner was so nice. No bulky pots and pans in the sink. No slew of bowls and servings spoons and forks on the counters.

This sheet pan chicken tenders and potatoes recipe does call for two bowls, a cutting board, a chopping knife, and a serving utensil.  But the absence of multiple pots and pans in the sink got no complaints from The Hubs who often helps with the dishes after dinner.

Prepping this Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken and Potatoes with Yellow Squash

Another plus is that the spices I used are all basic spices that are ALWAYS in my kitchen. The only thing I had to double check for was the ranch seasoning mix. That one can be hit or miss in my pantry.

Be sure to chop your potatoes small enough so they will cook through along with the other items.

I love how the chicken has crispy outer edges, the potatoes turn out fork tender, and the squash has that gorgeous translucent center with roasted edges after 30 minutes in my oven.

The chicken shouldn’t have to cook as long as chicken breasts since these are tenders. As for the veggies, it is best to keep them to a single layer as much as possible. If your oven cooks fast, you might want to try 22 minutes or so and check from there.

How to Prepare Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies Ahead of Time

It is possible to prep your ingredients for this sheet pan chicken and veggies meal in advance. The spices are easy – just mix together and leave in a small covered bowl or storage bag. Or you could go ahead and coat the chicken and then leave on a foil-covered sheet pan. However, I would reserve a bit of the spices to sprinkle on top of the chicken and veggies just before you place the pan in the oven.

As for the potatoes, if you want to chop them in advance, make sure they remain in a bowl of water before use. Otherwise, they will turn a yucky color. The squash would need to be chopped and then kept in a closed container.

Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken and Potatoes with Yellow Squash

This sheet pan ranch chicken with potatoes and yellow squash comes together in a jiffy! You can change up the vegetable choices on this chicken with veggies meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 416 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 Chicken tenderloins uncooked
• 7-8 Red potatoes with skin
• 2 Yellow squash
• 1 oz Ranch seasoning from packet
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika Smoked or regular
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt
• Olive oil
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Chop potatoes and squash into thin disks.
• Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, and squash.
• Drizzle with olive oil (about 3 rotations of drizzle) and stir.
• On the baking sheet, place the chicken on one end.
• On the other side, add the squash and the potatoes. (Try to place them only one layer deep as much as possible.)
• In a small bowl, combine the ranch mix and all of the spices.
• Spoon the spices over the entire sheet pan, careful to evenly coat all areas of the pan.
• Bake for 22-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the veggies pierce easily with a fork.
• Garnish with parsley and additional spices, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 30gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1299mgPotassium: 2347mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg

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I have plans for the next sheet pan meal based around one of our favorite breakfast dishes. Stay tuned for that one!

What is your favorite sheet pan dinner? Be sure to try our smoked sausage potato green beans sheet pan meal also! If chicken dinners are your go to, be sure to check out some of my other recipes – like sour cream chicken enchiladas , chicken tortilla soup, and cheesy chicken spaghetti.