Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs & Green Beans
Paleo Keto Low-Carb High-Protein
Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs & Green Beans costs about $5.57 to make ($1.39 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 338 calories, 31 g protein, and 5 g net carbs. Total time: 40 min.
- 31 g protein/serving
- 338 calories/serving
- 5 g net carbs
- 40 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Everything roasts on one pan: chicken thighs get browned edges while the green beans underneath cook in the drippings. Almost no cleanup.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs | $3.43 |
| 1 bag frozen green beans | $1.29 |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | $0.48 |
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | $0.12 |
| salt, pepper, paprika | $0.25 |
| Total | $5.57 |
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 425F. Toss green beans with half the oil, the garlic, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
- Rub the thighs with the remaining oil, salt, pepper, and paprika, and lay them on top of the beans.
- Roast 28-32 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Toss the beans in the pan drippings before serving.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 338 |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Net carbs | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 155 mg |
Substitutions
- Green beans, frozen → Broccoli florets, frozen — saves $0.09/serving. same method, whichever bag is cheaper
- Chicken thighs, boneless skinless → Chicken breast, boneless skinless — adds $0.33/serving, +8 g protein. leaner, though it dries out faster at this heat
Make it cheaper
Frozen green beans cost a fraction of fresh and roast better than you would expect straight from the bag.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs & Green Beans?
About $5.57 total, or $1.39 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs & Green Beans?
Each serving has roughly 31 g of protein (338 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs & Green Beans cheaper?
Frozen green beans cost a fraction of fresh and roast better than you would expect straight from the bag.
Do leftovers of Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs & Green Beans keep well?
Very good — 4 days refrigerated.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.