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Lemon Herb Desk-to-Dinner Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli with Roasted Chickpeas, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Lemon Herb Desk-to-Dinner Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli with Roasted Chickpeas

Bright citrus and garden herbs. This recipe turns chicken, broccoli, and sweet peppers into a complete one-pan dinner, sequenced for a fast transition from the last meeting to the first bite, with extra plant protein and texture. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

High proteinFamily favoriteGluten-freeFastPlant protein
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
Total35 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice, for serving
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment.

  2. 2

    Whisk 1 lemon, zested and juiced and 2 tsp dried oregano with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken and vegetables, toss well, and spread in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Roast for 22–24 minutes, stirring once, until the chicken reaches 165°F. Finish and serve over brown rice.

  5. 5

    Roast or skillet-crisp the chickpeas until golden and add them during the final five minutes.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

520calories48gprotein12gfiber