Description
Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Brussels Sprouts is your go-to dish for a cozy family meal or an impressive dinner party. This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, tart apples, and savory Brussels sprouts into a vibrant medley that delights the senses. The aromatic blend of flavors will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith), sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and apple slices. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and thyme, then toss to coat.
- Drizzle honey over the veggie mixture; mix again until all are well combined.
- Spread veggies on a sheet pan and nestle the seasoned chicken among them.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and veggies are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or add nuts for extra texture.