Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Sheet Pan Meal

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Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Sheet Pan Meal

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A gold spoon lifts a perfectly roasted chicken thigh above a sheet pan filled with colorful Mediterranean ingredients. The chicken's skin is golden-brown and crispy, glistening with herbs and spices. Below, the pan showcases a medley of roasted potatoes, olives, artichokes, and butter beans, garnished with bright cherry tomatoes and feta.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Yield

4 -6

This Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Sheet Pan Meal is a delicious way to bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with minimal fuss.

There’s nothing I love more than an easy and delicious sheet-pan meal! Juicy Greek chicken thighs nestled among crispy potatoes, butter beans, tangy olives, and tender artichokes combine convenience and flavor in this recipe. And while this Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Recipe is simple to make, the flavors are anything but!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Sheet Pan Meal

  • Yummy: Your whole family will love this delicious, flavourful meal!
  • Versatile: Make this recipe your own by swapping out the protein or veggies for your favorite ingredients or whatever you have available in your kitchen for an easy, quick meal.
  • Easy Cleanup: This Greek chicken thigh recipe uses one sheet pan, which helps minimize cleanup.
A gold spoon lifts a perfectly roasted chicken thigh above a sheet pan filled with colorful Mediterranean ingredients. The chicken's skin is golden-brown and crispy, glistening with herbs and spices. Below, the pan showcases a medley of roasted potatoes, olives, artichokes, and butter beans, garnished with bright cherry tomatoes and feta.

🍲 Ingredients

Chicken ThighsChicken thighs bring a perfect balance of flavor and juiciness to this sheet-pan meal. Their higher fat content means they stay tender and moist during roasting, while their rich flavor stands up to the bold Mediterranean seasonings, making them an ideal choice for this Greek-inspired dish.

Butter BeansI add butter beans to any recipe I can because they are an excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber.

Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt makes a great marinade because its natural acidity gently tenderizes the meat, ensuring each bite is succulent and juicy. Its creamy consistency helps the herbs and spices cling to the chicken, infusing it with deep Mediterranean flavors throughout the cooking process. Plus, it adds some extra protein, too—win-win-win!

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👩‍🍳 How to Make This Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Sheet Pan Meal

  1. Make the chicken marinade: In a bowl whisk together the olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dried oregano. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade and set aside in the fridge to marinate for half an hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400F and place the rack in the middle of the oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. To the baking sheet add the halved potatoes, butter beans, garlic cloves, green olives and artichokes. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and toss to make sure everything is coated.
  4. Nestle the marinated chicken in between the potatoes and other ingredients on the baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, internal temperature should reach 165F.
  6. If needed, broil for a few minutes to crisp up the chicken skin and potatoes.
  7. Add the halved tomatoes and feta cheese cubes to the sheet pan and then garnish with freshly minced dill before serving.
A sheet pan displays a colorful array of Greek-inspired ingredients: crispy-skinned roasted chicken thighs nestled among golden-brown potato wedges, green olives, and tender artichoke hearts.

🪄 Tips and Tricks

  • Meal-Prep: Prepare for the week ahead by portioning out this Greek chicken thigh recipe so you have ready-made meals for the whole week.
  • Skip the Olives: If you don’t like olives, you can omit them from this recipe or add more artichokes in their place.
  • Get Creative: This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to get creative by using other ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. See some ideas below.

🗒 Variations

I love sheet pan meals because they are so versatile and allow you to get creative. Here are some ways that you can make this Greek chicken thigh recipe your own:

  • Beans: If you don’t have butter beans available, you can use any canned white bean in its place.
  • Protein: Not a fan of chicken thighs? You can try chicken breasts or drumsticks or swap out the chicken for turkey breasts instead. Just remember different proteins will require different cooking times.
  • Potatoes: For a sweeter twist, you could use swap out regular potatoes for chunky-cut sweet potatoes.
  • Veggies: Make this recipe your own by adding in some of your favorite veggies.
Hands hold a sheet pan displaying a colorful array of Greek-inspired ingredients: crispy-skinned roasted chicken thighs nestled among golden-brown potato wedges, green olives, and tender artichoke hearts. The dish is garnished with vibrant red cherry tomato halves and scattered cubes of white feta cheese.


🗒 Best served with

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store your Greek chicken thigh leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. This dish makes delicious leftovers!

🤔 Common Questions

How do you know when the chicken thighs are cooked?

To ensure your Greek chicken thighs are perfectly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part, avoiding the bone. Additionally, the juices should run clear when the thigh is pierced, and the meat should no longer be pink.

Pro tip: Chicken thighs are forgiving due to their higher fat content, so cooking them a few degrees over will not dry them out like it might with chicken breasts.

What is the difference between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt?

Greek yogurt differs from regular yogurt in its thicker, creamier texture and higher protein content, which results from straining out more of the whey. This straining process not only concentrates the protein, making Greek yogurt a more filling option, but it also reduces the lactose content and gives it that distinctive tangy flavor that works so well in both sweet and savory dishes.

Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Sheet Pan Meal

5 from 5 votes
This Greek Chicken Thighs + Butter Bean Sheet Pan Meal is a delicious way to bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with minimal fuss.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Greek-Inspired
Servings 4 -6
Calories 559 kcal
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Notes

  • This would make a great meal prep lunch for the week ahead!
  • If olives aren’t for you, substitute with more artichokes or simply omit them.
  • If you like this recipe, try our Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs & Lemon Potatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.5g | Protein: 42.9g | Fat: 26.8g | Saturated Fat: 8.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 166.9mg | Sodium: 1755.4mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 4.7g
Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
Antonella

Absolutely delicious!! its a winner Thanks for sharing

Maria Koutsogiannis

thank you so much sweetheart!!!

Courtney F

Am I missing where in the recipe you add the beans?

Maria Koutsogiannis

Good catch! just edited it – they’re added with the potatoes etc.

Ali G

5 stars
AMAZING!!! And so easy to throw together on a sheet pan. My entire family really enjoyed this one! I also broiled my chicken at the very end as suggested to get a nice little crisp on top of the chicken. All the flavors were delicious and the yogurt really helped keep the chicken nice and juicy. Definitely will be making this one again!

Maria Koutsogiannis

You are so sweet, thank you so much hun!!!

Megan Cunningham

5 stars
This was absolutely delicious! I made it for the whole family, and they’ve already decided they want this for Easter dinner instead of lamb 😋

The flavors were delicious and the marinade was to DIE for! Seriously, I can’t say enough about this recipe 🙂

Maria Koutsogiannis

you are so sweet, thank you so much!!!

Lauren Hardyl

5 stars
This recipe is so easy and delicious! I love the simplicity of only using one pan and cooking method but even more I love Maria’s creamy Greek chicken marinade YUM, 10/10 recommend

Maria Koutsogiannis

Thank you so much, Lauren?!!

M

5 stars
Easy to make. Love the addition of olives and artichokes for something different:)
Thank you

Maria Koutsogiannis

you are the best, thank you so much for making my recipe!!!

Emma

5 stars
Seriously sooo good! I had to use northern beans bc that’s all Trader Joe’s had (lol), and I added some drumsticks with the thighs and it was amazing!!

Maria Koutsogiannis

that sounds soooo good tho babe thank you for the love

5 from 5 votes

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