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Easy Autumn Chicken: A Cozy One-Pan Fall Dinner with Butternut Squash
Jessica

Easy Autumn Chicken

Easy Autumn Chicken is a cozy one-pan fall dinner made with juicy chicken thighs, roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, apples, and a sweet maple Dijon glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1 large apple cored and sliced
  • 1 small red onion cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • fresh parsley chopped, for serving

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, apple, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, half the rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables across the sheet pan, leaving space in the center for the chicken.
  4. Pat the chicken thighs dry, rub with remaining olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, and remaining rosemary.
  5. Place the chicken among the vegetables, skin side up, and roast for 25 minutes.
  6. Whisk the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt to make the glaze.
  7. Brush the chicken with half the glaze, stir the vegetables carefully, and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  8. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes if desired for extra browning, then rest briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Use two sheet pans if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  • Add cranberries during the last 15 minutes for a tart autumn flavor.
  • For boneless chicken breasts, add them after the vegetables have roasted for 15 minutes.