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Three golden-brown roasted chicken thighs served with diced butternut squash and apple slices on a teal plate.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Apples

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

Ingredients
  

For the Sheet Pan
  • 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 vegetables and apples 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

Ensure your baking sheet is rimmed to catch any juices. For crispier chicken skin, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.

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