The 5-Ingredient Sheet Pan Dinner I Make At Least Once a Week

Full disclosure: I have no idea where this recipe came from. I might’ve thrown it together spontaneously using ingredients that were on sale at Kroger, but it’s entirely possible I was inspired by an Instagram influencer or something I pinned on Pinterest. More than likely, it was a combination of the two. What I know for a fact, however, is that it is my most-made dinner recipe of all time. I’ve made it at least once a week since I was a junior in college—and I’m almost 30. 

Why I Love It

• Chickpeas take center stage: This dinner, quite literally, begins and ends with chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans). It’s important to cook them for a long time to achieve that extra crispy exterior, so I prep the chickpeas first and start roasting them while I take care of the other ingredients. I switch up this dinner with colorful veggies or different kinds of meat—but it always, always includes chickpeas. 
• There’s minimal cleanup: One bowl, one sheet pan. That’s all you need! I usually line the sheet pan with foil so it can go right back in the cabinet when I’m done. 
• It’s customizable: Of course, I’m not completely opposed to change. While I never stray from chickpeas, I’m open to discussion in other areas. I tend to opt for broccoli, but bell peppers and potatoes also work well. If you don’t want to use chicken sausage, regular ol’ pork sausage tastes just as good (if not better, if we’re being honest with each other). You can also use turkey sausage, chicken chunks, or forgo the meat altogether. 
• Make it ahead of time: While it tastes best fresh-out-of-the-oven, it reheats really well in the microwave. It’s also a great, no-fuss way to meal prep for the week. 

How to Make Sheet Pan Chickpeas, Broccoli, and Chicken Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 12-ounce bag broccoli florets 
• 1 12-ounce package cooked chicken sausage, cut into slices
• Garlic salt
• Optional (but encouraged) spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, curry powder, turmeric, and onion powder

Instructions

1. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 
2. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic salt to taste. Spread on the baking sheet and cook until lightly browned and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
3. While the chickpeas are cooking, toss the broccoli florets and chicken sausage slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic salt to taste. 
4. Add the broccoli and chicken sausage to the pan with the chickpeas and mix thoroughly. 
5. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking until the vegetables are crispy and the meat is browned (about 15-20 more minutes).