This aromatic Dill Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with fresh carrots and broccoli is a quick and easy meal your family will love.
Hi — it’s Dee from Meatloaf and Melodrama. If you love fast, fuss-free dinners, sheet pan meals are a go-to for busy nights. They’re simple to prep, full of flavor, and require minimal cleanup. This dill chicken sheet pan dinner is one of those favorites that comes together in about 30–40 minutes and fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
This recipe is a lighter change from heavy autumn and winter comfort foods while still packing plenty of flavor. Preparation is straightforward: mix fresh dill into mayonnaise with a few seasonings, spread it over the chicken, and roast everything on one pan alongside fresh vegetables.
Mayonnaise keeps the chicken juicy, while dill brings a bright, herby note. If fresh dill isn’t available, dried dill can be substituted—just keep in mind dried herbs are more concentrated, so use a bit less. One of the joys of sheet pan dinners is the flexibility: use the vegetables you and your family prefer. Here I use carrots and broccoli, but potatoes, Brussels sprouts, or green beans all work well.
Because broccoli cooks quickly, the chicken and carrots roast first, and the broccoli is added for the final few minutes so everything finishes at the right texture. When it’s done, you’ll have a simple, flavorful meal with minimal effort and cleanup.
Dill Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This aromatic Dill Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with fresh carrots and broccoli is a quick and easy meal that your family will love!
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 small chicken breasts or 2 large, halved
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill (or 1–1.5 tablespoons dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, washed and trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and drizzle with the olive oil.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on the baking sheet and season with sea salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill, garlic powder, and dried minced onions. Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Scatter the baby carrots around the chicken in a single layer. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pan and roast for an additional 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is just tender and the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Author: Rosie
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Feeling like pork instead? Try a simple Pork Sheet Pan Dinner for another easy option.
If you need a reliable sheet pan, choose one with a sturdy rim and a nonstick surface for easy cleanup.
