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Close-up of a baking sheet filled with roasted chicken thighs, diced butternut squash, and apple slices, seasoned with herbs.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Apples

This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare chicken thighs with seasonal vegetables and fruit for a complete meal on one baking sheet.
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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
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pkg bone-in chicken thighs about 1.75 lb
  • 1 pkg cubed butternut squash 20 oz
  • 2 apples Honeycrisp or Cortland, cored and sliced
For the 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 the 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, chopped rosemary, and ground 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 chicken with salt and pepper, then brush the remaining glaze all over 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 juices running clear.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is a great example of how versatile chicken thighs can be for busy weeknights. They are forgiving and flavorful, making them a reliable choice for quick and nutritious family meals.

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