Go Back
A white platter topped with roasted chicken and cauliflower topped with fresh dill, feta cheese and olive dressing
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Sheetpan Roasted Chicken and Cauliflower with Olive Dressing

This is the perfect weeknight meal! Bone-in chicken is roasted with cauliflower and topped with a salty and tangy olive dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bone In Chicken, Cauliflower, Dinner, Low Carb, Olives, Sheetpan Meals
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, florets separated
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (a mix of breast and thigh)
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

For the olive dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 pepperoncini, stem removed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup mixed olives, pitted and chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Drizzle cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Add lemon slices and transfer to the oven. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prep the chicken. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, shallot, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add chicken and toss to combine.
  • Remove cauliflower from oven. Nestle chicken between the cauliflower and add sliced onion. Return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, make the olive dressing. In a medium bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, pepperoncini, and olives.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove half of the lemon slices from the sheet pan. Remove any seeds and chop the charred lemon. Add to the dressing.
  • Transfer chicken and cauliflower to a platter, and top with feta, olive dressing, and dill.