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A bowl of Spicy Italian Chicken & Potatoes
Brian

Spicy Italian Chicken and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner

A one-pan dinner with Italian spice, golden potatoes, and a touch of balsamic sweetness — simple, spicy, and perfect for cool nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cubed chicken breast
  • 1 pound small potatoes, halved Yukon golds or baby reds
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped optional but adds color
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or 2 serranos + 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds optional - gives that spicy Italian sausage vibe
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar added near the end for brightness
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
  • 5 or 6 cherry peppers, halved add a few cherry tomatoes tossed in during the last 10 minutes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425℉ (220℃).
  2. In a large bowl, toss chicken, potatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (or fresh peppers), smoked paprika, fennel, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread everything on a sheet pan in a single layer.
    pouring the chicken, potatoes, and vegetables onto the sheet pan
  4. Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
    The sheet pan ready to go into the oven with the ingredients spread out evenly.
  5. In the last 10 minutes, add the cherry tomatoes. You can also substitute Campari tomatoes cut into quarters.
  6. In the last 5 minutes, drizzle balsamic vinegar over the pan to let it caramelize slightly.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
    The Spicy Italian Chicken & Pototoes after it has been cooked while still on the baking sheet.

Notes

• Tip: For easy cleanup, line your sheet pan with parchment paper — it helps the potatoes crisp up without sticking.
• At high altitude, you might want to pan-sear or grill the chicken first to avoid dryness.
• Serrano and red jalapeño peppers add fresh, bright heat — use what you have on hand.
Pair With:
• a simple arugula salad with lemon & olive oil
• Crusty bread to soak up the juices
• a glass of Chianti or Montepulciano d'Abruzzo