Chipotle Chicken & Southwest Veggie Sheet Pan Meal

December 12, 2025

This smoky chipotle chicken sheet pan makes the perfect high-protein meal prep or 30-minute dinner. Easy, flavorful, and topped with fresh lime + cilantro.

This time of year is when everyone gives up on meal prep — the holidays hit, routines go out the window, and we’re all surviving on whatever is in the pantry. But honestly? These are the weeks you need to push through the most.

That’s why I love this chipotle chicken sheet pan. It’s high-protein, so simple, and so flavorful that it never feels like “meal prep food.” It tastes like something you’d get in a bowl at a restaurant — smoky, a little spicy, a little sweet from the honey — but it’s literally tossed together in minutes.

I make this for meal prep all the time, but it’s equally perfect for a 30-minute dinner. You roast the potatoes for a head start, toss the chicken + peppers in the chipotle mixture, and the whole thing finishes together. Minimal effort, zero dishes, and dinner that makes everyone happy.

When I’m in that weird December–January fog — where nobody knows what day it is and meal prep feels impossible — this is the recipe that gets me back on track. It reheats beautifully, the chicken stays juicy, and it tastes even better the next day.

Whether you’re prepping lunches for the week or need a quick dinner before the chaos of kid activities, this one is a lifesaver. High protein, full of flavor, and so easy you can’t mess it up.

Meal Prep + Storage Tips

To store:

Divide into 4 airtight containers with rice, cauliflower rice, or greens.
Lasts 4 days in the fridge.

To freeze:

Freeze chicken + veggies together (potatoes freeze surprisingly well here).
Store up to 2 months.

To reheat:

Microwave 1.5–2 minutes.
Or air fry at 375°F for 3–4 minutes for crispier potatoes.

Bonus meal prep ideas:

Serve in bowls with cilantro lime rice.
Add black beans or corn for more volume.
Make tacos or quesadillas with leftovers.

Cilantro Lime Dressing (for Chipotle Chicken Bowls)

Makes: ~1 cup (perfect for 4 meal prep containers)

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro (packed, stems OK)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or 1/3 cup mayo (yogurt = lighter, mayo = richer)
Juice of 1 lime
1–2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp honey (or ½ tbsp if you want it less sweet)
1 tbsp olive oil
1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
Salt + pepper to taste
Optional: ¼–½ jalapeño for a spicy version

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender or small food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add water 1 tbsp at a time to reach your desired drizzleable consistency.
Taste and adjust: more lime for acidity, more honey for balance, more cilantro for brightness.