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A plate of roasted chicken thighs with chunks of butternut squash and apple wedges, seasoned with rosemary.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Apples

This sheet pan chicken dish is a simple and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It 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 Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pkg bone-in chicken thighs 1.75 lb
  • 1 pkg cubed butternut squash 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
  • 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, 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. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brush the remaining glaze evenly over 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 easily adaptable. Feel free to use other types of winter squash or apples based on what you have available. Ensure chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature.

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