Sheet-Pan Smoky Paprika Chicken with Roasted Chickpeas & Spinach
A quick and flavorful sheet-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breast, smoky paprika, crispy chickpeas, and tender spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ 450°FPat chicken breasts dry and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, half the salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 2 minutesToss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining salt. Spread chickpeas and chicken on the sheet pan in a single layer.
⏱️ 1 minuteRoast in the oven for 10 minutes, until chicken is nearly cooked and chickpeas are crispy.
⏱️ 10 minutes 🌡️ 450°FScatter spinach around the chicken and chickpeas, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and return to oven for 2-3 minutes, just until spinach wilts.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ 450°FServe chicken, chickpeas, and spinach with lemon wedges.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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