Caesar Chicken & Rice Sheet Pan Meal
This Caesar Chicken & Rice Sheet Pan Meal is a healthy, family-friendly dinner made all on one pan! Juicy chicken and fluffy rice are baked together in creamy Caesar dressing, then topped with melted mozzarella and crispy Parmesan for the perfect cheesy finish. Paired with roasted vegetables, it’s an easy, flavorful meal everyone will love.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots - peeled cut in half length wise, then in 2” pieces
- 2 cups white potatoes - quartered
- 2 C green beans trimmed
- 1 T avocado oil
- 1 C basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs - cut in bite size pieces
- ¾ C Caesar dressing - my homemade recipe is the best but you can use a healthy brand like Primal Kitchen
- 1 C chicken broth
- 2 C mozzarella cheese - shredded
- 1 C parmesan cheese crisps - crushed
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pans:Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Add the rice:In an 8x8 baking dish, spread the rice evenly across the bottom.
- Coat the chicken:In a medium bowl, toss chicken pieces with Caesar dressing until fully coated.
- Assemble the dish:Pour the coated chicken over the rice, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and pour chicken broth evenly over the top. Cover tightly with foil and set aside.
- Prep the veggies:On one side of the sheet pan, add the potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Drizzle with avocado oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss with tongs until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on half the pan.
- Bake everything:Place the baking dish on the other half of the sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes, tossing vegetables halfway through. If the veggies are cooked to your likeness before the chicken and rice is finished cooking, remove them as set aside. Check the rice—if not tender, re-cover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Add the topping:Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese and crushed Parmesan crisps over the chicken and rice, and bake uncovered for 5–7 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy:Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Variations
- Swap the veggies: Try broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Make it spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne to the dressing.
- Use chicken breasts: Works great, though they’ll be slightly leaner.
- Try new seasonings: Toss veggies with Italian seasoning or garlic powder.
- Kid-friendly: Stick with mild veggies like carrots and green beans.