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Bringing you all an easy weeknight dinner with this Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes. Lemon, balsamic, garlic, and herb marinated chicken roasted alongside potatoes, peppers, and onions. Topped with more fresh herbs, creamy garlicky yogurt, and feta cheese. This is quick, easy, extra colorful, super flavorful, and so delicious. The perfect dinner to serve any night of the week. Promise this is not your average sheet pan dinner. So DELICIOUS and the leftovers make for an awesome lunch the following day.
Hey, hi, and happiest Monday!
Hope you all had a great weekend! Did you watch the Super Bowl last night? Did you hopefully make plenty of food and enjoy a low key Sunday? That is my hope! Over here weโve been having some bitter cold weather, with snowy, blustery days. Perfect for staying inside, roasting up a chicken dinner, and doing plenty of weekend baking.
Which leads me to todayโs recipe. I actually made this over the weekend. I found myself needing something easy to make on Saturday night. It was FREEZING, with blowing snow, so I wanted something comforting. I almost turned to pasta. But then for some reason, I was really feeling a dinner with more of a Greek twist to it.
Itโs been a while since weโve talked about a good Greek dinner, so I pulled out this recipe. Itโs such a favorite, so easy, and I wanted something different.
The Idea.
Iโve been cooking up so much Thai and Italian recipes lately that I felt like I needed to break out of that pattern a bit.
I thought about what I hadnโt created in a while and Greek was at the top.
Since I wanted to keep things easy, I decided sheet pan chicken and potatoes, but all done up with my favorite spices, herbs, and sauces.
The quick and easy details.
The beauty of a sheet pan dinner is that typically, theyโre pretty darn easy to throw together. Itโs why we love them so much! But what is truly special about this specific sheet pan dinner? Well, cooking everything together on one pan actually allows for more flavor to really penetrate everything from the chicken, to the potatoes.
The first thing I like to do is do a quick marinade on the chicken. I toss it with a little balsamic vinegar, oregano, paprika, shallots, and garlic. I then add lots of olive oil and chili flakes and let everything sit for a bit at room temp.
While the chicken sits. I start roasting the potatoes since they take longer to cook than the chicken.
Once the chicken mix has rested for 15-20 minutes or so, add it to the sheet pan with the potatoes. Then add a couple of red bell peppers and onions. Itโs important to slice the peppers on the thicker side so that they can cook for the same amount of time as the chicken and potatoes. For the onions, itโs the opposite, I like to cut those pretty thinly so they can caramelize while cooking.
Throw everything back into the oven to finish roasting.
And while thatโs all cooking awayโฆand making your kitchen smell incredibleโฆmix up two things. First, I like to toss cubed feta cheese with sun-dried tomatoes and olives. The oil from the sun-dried tomatoes โmarinatesโ the feta. Itโs so delicious, you canโt skip this step!
I also do a little garlic yogurt. I love smearing this on the chicken for some creaminess, which is always nice on a sheet pan chicken.
When everything is done, layer it all together and top it with a good handful of fresh herbs.
The funny thing is that when I was working on this recipe, I wasnโt even trying to make it a one pan and done kind of dinner. It just made sense to roast the chicken and potatoes together so that the potatoes could cook-up in the oils from the chickenโฆmaking them just that much more delicious.
Simple, easy, healthy, and really just pretty darn delicious
Love the idea of this sheet pan dinner as a Monday night dinner. But honestly, itโs great any night of the week.
Looking for more sheet pan dinners? Here are a few to try:
Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Feta and Olives
Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Lastly, if you make these Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or small thighs
- 2 lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 large pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 large pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 pound russet or baby potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, (optional)
- 8 ounces cubed feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- mixed fresh herbs, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425ยฐ F. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the chicken, lemon zest, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, oregano, paprika, shallot, 4 cloves garlic, and a large pinch of each salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss well to combine. Let sit 15-20 minutes.2.ย On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the lemon halves. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender.ย 3. Remove the potatoes from the oven and nestle the chicken around the potatoes.ย Arrange the bell peppers and onions around the chicken, arranging everything in an even layer. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Return the pan to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through.4. Meanwhile, combine the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, the olives, pine nuts, and feta in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt, 1 clove garlic, and a pinch of salt. 5. To serve, divide the chicken, potatoes, peppers, and onions between plates. Spoon the feta mix and yogurt over the chicken. Top with a handful of fresh herbs. Eat and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
This was a really flavorful and tasty dish! I’m not sure what happened with other people, but I followed the recipe exactly (with chicken breasts) and it came out really well; I’m genuinely looking forward to meals this week. Will definitely make this again! Gave it one less star because I feel like the written directions could be a little clearer with some steps, especially if you’re a beginner cook. Make this recipe though! Yum!
Hey Heather,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your feedback, so glad it was a hit!
Have the best Sunday!
I make this regularly. My husband loves it. So easy to make to even tweak. Thank you!
Hey Megan,
Your feedback means a lot, thanks for making this recipe so often. Happy it delivered!
One of our families favourites!! Such an easy, fresh meal! This has been a โgo toโ in our home for a couple years. Thank you for sharing ๐
Hey Erin,
Thanks for making this recipe so often. Love that it always turns out well for youโthanks so much for sharing back!
Loved this recipe. So flavorful and delicious. Loved all the ingredients. Everything came together easily. This is definitely a keeper and will be made on repeat.
Hey Dana,
Wonderful! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it turned out well for you!
This meal is on repeat in our house! We make it at least twice a month, and I usually double the recipe because everyone loves it so much. Itโs one of our favorites, so simple to make and always delicious!
Love to hear this, Amanda! Thanks for making this recipe so often, I’m so glad it is always enjoyed by your family!
Made this the other day for my family. Doubled the recipe. Required several items I do not normally have, but I bought them nevertheless. The final outcome was an expensive meal that didnโt taste good. The flavor is barely tolerable. My wife and children all had a negative reviews, now I have leftovers no one wants to eat.
Hi Seth,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, very sorry to hear it was not enjoyed.
If there is anything specific that I can help with, please let me know!
I’ve been on a rampage cooking HBH recipes the last week (I learned how to cook from this website over the pandemic!). I made this last night and my husband and I agree, this is the best thing I’ve ever made. Planning to make it at a cottage for our friends next month. SO. GOOD. Thank you!
Hey Amanda,
Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it turned out well for you!
What is the purpose of the halved baked lemons please?
Hi Patricia,
They are meant to infuse the flavors while the chicken is in the oven. No need to do anything with them:)
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
I squeezed the lemon over the sheet pan after I took it out of the oven, giving the meal a wonderful fresh twistโฆ
Thanks for this easy and delicious recipe, Tieghan๐ฌ๐ท
Hey Astrid,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, I’m so glad to hear it was a winner!
Would cubed chicken and adjusting the cooking time work?
Hi Mary,
Sure, I don’t see why not! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Fantastic recipe! I made this tonight and we loved it!
It’s quick & easy to prepare, and cooking one one sheet pan is always so great!
Don’t leave out the olive & feta cheese topping or the greek yogurt & garlic they took this recipe over the top!
Thank you for another great recipe!
Hey Lori,
Fantastic!! I am so glad to hear this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it and your comment! x
My husband is greek ,I make greek food, this recipie was wonderful, thank you
Hey Susan,
Fantastic! I appreciate you trying this recipe, love to hear it turned out well for you! Enjoy your day:)
5 star sheet pan Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe! Compliments from my husband and son on this tasty recipe. Tastes like we are dining out at an expensive restaurant! We eat a lot of Tex Mex and Cajun food as we are from Deep East Texas. This Greek recipe was a nice change of flavors but still uses ingredients that all will eat. Chicken, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, shallots, lemons and tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again for our family dinner!
Hey Tamara,
Fantastic! I appreciate you trying this recipe, love to hear it turned out well for you! Enjoy your day:)