Sheet Pan Roasted Apples & Mushrooms

Sheet-pan roasting is a modern American weeknight staple built for easy cleanup and bold flavor. Bone-in chicken thighs share the pan with cremini mushrooms and crisp apples, finished with thyme, rosemary, and a splash of cider vinegar.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 45 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 480 cal
• 32g protein
• 22g carbs
• 28g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 lb cremini mushrooms
• 2 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 1 medium red onion
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels so the skin can crisp.
2. 2Trim the mushrooms and halve any large ones so pieces are roughly even. Core the apples and cut into thick wedges, leaving the skin on for color and texture. Slice the red onion into wedges and smash the garlic cloves.
3. 3Toss the mushrooms, apple wedges, onion, and garlic on the sheet pan with most of the olive oil, the vinegar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary until everything is lightly coated and glistening.
4. 4Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the produce, drizzle the remaining oil over the skin, and season the tops with a pinch more salt and pepper. Spread everything into a single layer so steam can escape.
5. 5Roast for 25 minutes, then rotate the pan and gently flip the mushrooms and apples so the undersides can brown. Return to the oven.
6. 6Continue roasting another 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken skin is deep golden and crisp, the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and the apples are tender but still hold their shape with caramelized edges.
7. 7Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest 5 minutes on the pan so juices settle. Discard the woody herb stems.
8. 8Scatter the chopped parsley over the entire pan, then spoon the roasted apples, mushrooms, and onions onto plates beside the chicken. Serve family-style straight from the sheet pan for a weekend table.