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Three golden-brown chicken thighs served with roasted butternut squash cubes and apple slices.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Apples

This sheet pan chicken recipe is a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken thighs with sweet butternut squash and apples, all roasted together with a flavorful honey-rosemary glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 607
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pkg bone-in chicken thighs 1.75 lb
  • 1 pkg cubed butternut squash 20 oz
  • 2 apples Honeycrisp or Cortland
Glaze
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) with a rack in the center position. Pat the chicken thighs dry. Transfer the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet. If your butternut squash is not already cubed, cut it into 2-inch cubes. Core and slice the apples into thin wedges.
  2. Add the butternut squash and apple wedges to the baking sheet with the chicken. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, rosemary, and cinnamon. Season this mixture with salt and pepper. Drizzle half of this oil mixture over the butternut squash and apples, tossing them to coat evenly. Season the squash and apples with salt and pepper. Brush the remaining glaze onto the chicken thighs.
  3. Bake for 30–35 minutes. The squash should be tender, and the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) with clear juices when pierced.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 144mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21g

Notes

This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients and a straightforward method can create a delicious and satisfying meal. It's easily adaptable; feel free to add other vegetables like Brussels sprouts or carrots, or adjust the spices to your preference.

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