Herb-Roasted Squash & Chicken

Sheet-pan roasting has long been a weeknight staple in American kitchens. Bone-in chicken thighs crisp beside sweet butternut squash and Honeycrisp apples with rosemary and thyme.

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 40 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 485 cal
• 34g protein
• 32g carbs
• 24g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 medium (about 2 lb) butternut squash
• 2 large Honeycrisp apples
• 1 medium red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 lemon
• 1½ tsp kosher salt
• ¾ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
2. 2Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels so the skin can crisp; season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. 3Peel the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Core the apples and cut into thick wedges, leaving the skin on for color and structure. Slice the red onion into sturdy wedges.
4. 4In a large bowl toss the squash, apples, and onion with olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and several grinds of pepper until everything is lightly coated and fragrant.
5. 5Spread the vegetables and fruit in a single layer on the prepared pan, then nestle the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among them so the pieces have a little space.
6. 6Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until the chicken skin is deep golden and crisp, the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and the squash is tender and caramelized at the edges.
7. 7While the pan rests for 5 minutes, zest the lemon over the chicken and vegetables, then squeeze the juice across everything to brighten the roasted flavors.
8. 8Scatter the fresh parsley over the top, baste the chicken lightly with the pan juices, and serve family-style straight from the sheet pan while still hot.