A good, flavorful sheet pan dinner can be hard to come by, but this Sheet Pan Spring Chicken with Artichokes and Asparagus is certainly delicious and definitely belongs in your dinner rotation this season.
A quick, sheet pan dinner is always a win when you’re short on time during the week but do not want to skimp on flavor! With a little prep to gather your ingredients and chop your vegetables, you’ll quickly have everything on your pan and in the oven giving you 20 minutes to focus on something else instead of standing over your stove all evening.
This dinner includes lovely spring ingredients like asparagus, artichokes and dill come together in a simple chicken sheet pan dinner that is perfect for a busy weeknight! A combination of dried spices (that you likely already have on hand) adds an extra layer of flavor and intrigue to the dish. I was a little hesitant as it was cooking away, but very thrilled with the end result and know that you will be, too!
If you love really delicious sheet pan dinners, here are some of my other favorites to try:
The Best Sheet Pan Chicken Piccata
Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken + Veggies with Lemon Aioli
Sheet Pan Spring Chicken with Artichokes and Asparagus

Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 lemon sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- 12- ounce bag frozen artichoke hearts see notes re: using canned below
- 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends trimmed and then cut in half crosswise
- ¼ cup freshly chopped dill, for serving (optional, you can also substitute parsley or basil here)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup avocado oil, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, coriander, onion powder, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Pat the chicken very dry. Add to the avocado oil mixture and toss until very well combined and the chicken is evenly coated in the mixture.
- Place the chicken, skin side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- When the cook time is complete, remove the chicken from the oven (keep the oven on!) Scatter the lemon slices, the frozen artichoke hearts, and the asparagus across the sheet pan and gently toss into the chicken juices to the best of your ability. Drizzle the remaining avocado oil over the entire sheet pan and gently toss once more. Nestle the chicken, skin side up still, into the vegetable mixture and return to the oven. Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, 15-20 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 8-10 minutes before serving. I like to sprinkle mine with fresh dill, but it’s good as it is! You can also sub parsley or basil!
32 Comments
Jenna
January 3, 2023 at 8:34 pmSooo easy and so tasty!
Don
March 22, 2022 at 3:26 pmAwesome! Whole family loves this dish!
So easy to make too.
Julie
October 11, 2021 at 10:42 pmAlex, I am a huge fan of yours – I have never tried a recipe from you that we all did not love, and I have really started cooking your recipes more than any others! You are so talented and we must have the same taste! Question – my husband does not like chicken thighs. If I adjust to use bone-in breasts with skin, what do you recommend the cook time be? Thanks!
Alex
October 12, 2021 at 11:35 amHi Julie,
Thank you so much! A bone-in, skin-on chicken breast takes closer to 45 minutes at 375 (unless they are gigantic it could take longer, but usually around 45)! So you can adjust accordingly!
Heidi
July 7, 2021 at 8:25 pmSo easy to make and we all loved it! I used canned artichokes since I couldn’t find frozen and it came out great. I’m going to keep canned artichokes in my pantry now!
Zane Wind
May 25, 2021 at 8:12 pmThis sauce….. So good.
Caroline
May 5, 2021 at 1:00 amSo easy and so so flavorful! I’ve now made this recipe twice and it never disappoints! I’ve used jarred artichokes both times because I have yet to find Frozen (even at my whole foods) but I don’t think it lacks anything. This last time I also made a little extra marinade for the veggies and it was great over pasta! This one is in my rotation for good!
Sheree
May 2, 2021 at 11:35 pmAmazing as always! This meal is so simple and so flavorful love it, we added it into the rotation and have it a few times a month!
Kerry
April 25, 2021 at 6:15 pmThis was a very delicious and easy recipe! We had plenty for leftovers which was wonderful too! I love sheet pan meals! So easy!
Katherine
April 25, 2021 at 2:30 amLoved this super simple meal! We broiled it at the end to get the skin a little more crispy and it turned out great. The chicken was so tasty and juicy!
Bri
April 22, 2021 at 12:24 amI made this tonight and it was really good, but the vinegar flavor was pretty strong. I think I’m going to try it again with white wine instead of white wine vinegar.
Emily Reed
April 14, 2021 at 5:54 pmHow do you think this would be with boneless skinless chicken thighs? Any adjustments that would need to be made?
Anne Ciaralli
August 16, 2021 at 8:46 pmI have the same question about using boneless thighs? Will that still work?
Alex
August 17, 2021 at 4:56 pmThey should still work just fine, they just won’t have the crispy skin (which is one of my favorite parts of this recipe). The cook time would also be closer to 25-30 mins total.
Tasha
April 13, 2021 at 7:34 pmThis was incredibly easy and super delicious! I made a little extra of the marinating sauce to throw on just the veggies which was great. Had leftovers last night with a little bit of angel hair and olive oil and it was delicious!
Sam
April 12, 2021 at 7:11 pmOne word – YUM! I made this for my weekly meal prep and the flavors were delish. I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and it still came out great. Served it with some rice – so quick, easy and yummy!
Paul
April 12, 2021 at 4:04 pmAlex, I am a huge fan and have loved many of your recipes. However for my oven 375 for 40 minutes did not fully cook the chicken. My asparagus was crunchy and the frozen artichokes were still cool. I found frozen artichokes at Whole Foods.
Alex
April 14, 2021 at 3:46 pmInteresting!!! Perhaps your oven isn’t as aggressive as mine– I guess add 8-10 more minutes if it was still that underdone.
Michelle
April 9, 2021 at 11:18 pmIf I dont have white wine vinegar will another vinegar work as a replacement?
Alex
April 11, 2021 at 10:40 pmWhite wine (not vinegar) would be the best sub!
Lisa
April 8, 2021 at 10:59 pmSounds amazing…..but I am having difficulty finding frozen artichoke hearts. Suggestions on where I can find them?
Alex
April 11, 2021 at 10:42 pmI found mine at Whole Foods!
Kathryn DeLoose
April 22, 2021 at 7:43 pmTrader Joes has them as well!
Vic Tumlinson
August 8, 2021 at 10:07 pmFound at HEB. Second time for us to make this dish, love it.
Jennifer
April 8, 2021 at 1:15 amMy family doesn’t like chicken thighs. Do you think boneless chicken breasts would be ok to use. Love, love everything you post…. especially the chicken shawarma !!!
Alex
April 8, 2021 at 1:08 pmHi Jennifer,
boneless chicken breasts will work but two things: 1. they will cook faster (about 25-30 mins, depending on how thick they are) and 2. you won’t get as much juices that seep into the artichokes and asparagus — but I think it would still be pretty good!
Amanda
April 8, 2021 at 12:12 amHi Alex! This looks and sounds delicious. I’m currently on AIP, and cannot have Paprika, Coriander, or Red Pepper Flakes. I’m going to use ginger instead of pepper flakes, but wanted to ask what you think would be good substitutes for Paprika and Coriander. Please and thank you!
sarah m
April 7, 2021 at 11:10 pmI have leftover dill from last week so when I saw this recipe on your stories last week I decided to make this week! Thank you for the tip on using canned artichokes! I’m glad I read the comments first bec I too could not find frozen.
Laurel Wilson
April 16, 2021 at 1:28 pmI made this last night and used canned artichokes too! So glad I read the comments first about putting them in later though, that worked great!
Victoria Paschal
April 7, 2021 at 2:42 amMade this for dinner tonight! Delicious! All of your recipes are the best. Never disappoints. I love that your recipes are using what I probably already have in the pantry or fridge. The family enjoyed this and all the others I’ve made.
Helen
April 6, 2021 at 10:10 pmHi Alex! This looks amazing! If we do not have access to frozen artichoke hearts, would you suggest canned or fresh? Thank you!
PS Your cookbook has literally saved 2020 / 2021 for me. It has been so much fun making everything!
Alex
April 7, 2021 at 7:35 pmThank you so much, Helen!! You can use canned, just drain it and only add the last 10 minutes. I find the canned ones burn super easily!