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A plate of roasted chicken thighs served with cubed butternut squash and apple slices, garnished with rosemary.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Apples

This recipe offers a simple and flavorful sheet pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken thighs are roasted alongside sweet butternut squash and crisp apples, all coated in a delicious 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
  

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

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, 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 vegetables with salt and pepper. Brush the remaining glaze onto the chicken thighs.
  3. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and its juices run clear.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is a great starting point. Feel free to experiment with other herbs like thyme or sage, or add other vegetables like Brussels sprouts or sweet potatoes. Ensure chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature.

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