Sheet Pan Baked Salsa Chicken and Potatoes — An EASY dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes and made on ONE pan with so much FLAVOR!! The salsa keeps the chicken so juicy for a winner-winner-chicken-dinner that’s perfect for busy nights!!
One-Pan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
I’ve never met a sheet pan meal I didn’t love. One pan, cleanup is a breeze, and this baked chicken and potatoes recipe is ready in 30 minutes.
There’s tons of flavor from the salsa and it helps keep the chicken perfectly moist and juicy. The potatoes are soft and the crisp-tender crunch from the bell peppers is a perfect contrast.
What’s in Baked Salsa Chicken and Potatoes?
To make this sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe, you’ll need:
- Potatoes
- Olive oil
- Chicken breasts
- Red bell pepper
- Cumin
- Salsa
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
How to Make Baked Salsa Chicken and Potatoes
To a sheet pan, add halved or quartered baby Yukon gold potatoes and roast them for 15 minutes. The potatoes take longer to cook through than the chicken and peppers so they need a head start.
Remove the pan from the oven, add the chicken, peppers, sprinkle with cumin, and evenly spoon salsa over everything before roasting for another 15 minutes.
Garnish with lime juice and cilantro if you wish and dig into this easy, family friendly sheet pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
What Kind Of Salsa Should I Use?
I used Trader Joe’s Organic Thick and Chunky Salsa and it’s considered to have a medium heat level. In quantity though, because I used 8 ounces of it, it had plenty of kick.
I suggest something on the thicker and chunkier side like I used so it clings to the food rather than dripping right off, which is what will happen if the consistency of the salsa is too thin.
Use something as mild or hot and wild as your taste buds can handle. You can also branch out into salsa verde territory, too.
What Kind Of Potatoes Should I Use?
While you could use regular-sized potatoes, baby Yukon golds are so fast and convenient to chop — either just halve the smaller ones or quarter the slightly bigger ones. Keeping everything in bite-sized pieces is important and allows the potatoes and chicken to finish cooking through at the same time.
You want a potato that’s good for roasting and that the salsa will complement, which is why I went with Yukon gold, but use your favorite spuds.
You could use sweet potatoes if that’s more your speed. I’ve never met a roasted sweet potato I didn’t love.
Tips for Making Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
If you have a convection setting on your oven, use it. It just helps the baked salsa chicken and potatoes roast evenly.
I highly recommend finishing this meal with some lime juice and fresh cilantro. This brings the flavors of the potatoes, chicken and salsa to life.
Serve this meal as is, or make a batch of rice (either regular or cauliflower rice) to go alongside it. You could also make a Mexican wedge salad or black bean salad.
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Sheet Pan Salsa Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced into bite-sized strips
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 8 ounces salsa, I used Trader Joe's Organic Thick and Chunky Salsa and recommend something on the thicker and chunkier side
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, optional and to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cilantro, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (if you have convection, use it), line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup, add the potatoes, evenly drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, arrange the potatoes so the cut side is face down, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven, add the chicken, red peppers, evenly drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, evenly sprinkle with the cumin, salt, pepper, and toss with a spatula to evenly coat all ingredients. Position potatoes so the cut side is now face up, which will make it easier for the salsa to adhere.
- Evenly spoon the salsa over all ingredients, return sheet pan to the oven, and bake for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and the chicken is done and cooked through.
- Optionally, evenly drizzle with lime juice and optionally sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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You were my culinary inspiration this week! My culinary adventure began here.
I was craving your Salsa Verde chicken. However, I had a drawer full of veggies that needed to be eaten. So, I searched your site and found this recipe.
I combined elements of this recipe with some of the ingredients of your Salsa Verde to make Sheet Pan Salsa Verde Chicken. It was so delicious and satisfying.
You were my culinary inspiration this week! My culinary adventure began here.
I was craving your Salsa Verde chicken. However, I had a drawer full of veggies that needed to be eaten. So, I searched your site and found this recipe.
I combined elements of this recipe with some of the ingredients of your Salsa Verde to make Sheet Pan Salsa Verde Chicken. It was so delicious and satisfying.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that you were able to combine elements of this recipe and the salsa verde chicken and you were able to use up your drawer full of veggies in the process! I love it when people get creative and use what they have on hand and the result is delicious and satisfying!