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One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner Recipe

One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner Recipe

This One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner recipe is a cozy sheet pan meal with juicy chicken thighs, sweet apples, roasted Brussels sprouts, smoky bacon, and tender sweet potatoes—all cooked together for the perfect fall chicken dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 5 Servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 6–7 oz bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 ½ Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tbsp)
  • 1 Tbsp each fresh thyme sage, and rosemary (minced)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large sweet potato about 16 oz, chopped into ¾-inch cubes (unpeeled)
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts halved
  • 2 medium Fuji apples cored and sliced into ¾-inch half moons
  • 2 shallot bulbs peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rings
  • 4 slices hickory smoked bacon chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan (rimmed, about 18×13 inches)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Tongs or spatul

Method
 

Preheat the oven
  1. to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Make the marinade:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk 2 Tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the chicken thighs. Set aside while prepping the veggies.
Prep the veggies:
  1. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, apples, shallots, and bacon with the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
Arrange the chicken:
  1. Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the veggies. This lets the juices flavor everything underneath.
Roast:
  1. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown. Stir the veggies halfway through for even roasting.
Serve:
  1. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm, straight from the pan.
💡 Tip: For extra crispy chicken skin, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end.