Sheet-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken with Roasted Bell Peppers & Snap Peas

This vibrant gluten-free dish features succulent chicken breasts slow-cooked in creamy coconut milk with zesty lime, paired with sweet bell peppers and crisp snap peas. It's a quick, nourishing meal perfect for busy weeknights, offering bold flavors with minimal effort.

⏱️ 30 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 350 calories
Sheet-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken with Roasted Bell Peppers & Snap Peas
Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened, canned)
  • 1 whole lime (zested and juiced)
  • 2 cups bell peppers (assorted colors, sliced)
  • 1.5 cups sugar snap peas (trimmed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

In a slow-cooker, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ Low
2

Scatter sliced bell peppers and snap peas around and over the chicken. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables.

⏱️ 1 minute
3

Cover and cook on HIGH for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.

⏱️ 25 minutes 🌡️ High
4

Transfer chicken and vegetables to plates, spoon coconut-lime sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

350
Calories
32g
Protein
13g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can assemble everything in the slow-cooker insert and refrigerate overnight, then cook when ready.

Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is no longer pink in the center.

Yes, but add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time and ensure chicken is cooked through.

No, but you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sliced chili for heat if desired.

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