Description
This easy fall sheet pan chicken dinner is ready in 55 minutes with minimal prep. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses simple autumn flavors like sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts for a cozy, hands-off meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the garlic powder, half of the paprika, half of the thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In the same bowl, toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken thighs in a single layer on one half of the baking sheet. Spread vegetables on the other half, ensuring they are not crowded.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven. Flip chicken thighs and stir vegetables. Return to oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is crucial for browning. Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform 1-inch pieces for even cooking. Do not crowd the pan, or the vegetables will steam instead of roast. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: sheet pan dinner, fall recipes, chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, easy weeknight dinner, one pan meal, healthy dinner