Description
This Maple-Dijon Chicken & Squash Sheet-Pan Dinner is the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and savory. Juicy chicken, caramelized butternut squash, and a golden maple-Dijon glaze come together in one easy pan. It’s cozy, healthy, and simple enough for any busy night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash (1-inch pieces)
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme sprigs, drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour half of the glaze over it. Toss to coat and let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the veggies.
- Season the Vegetables: Spread the cubed butternut squash and sliced onions on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and thyme, and toss to coat.
- Assemble the Sheet Pan: Arrange the glazed chicken thighs on one half of the pan and the vegetables on the other. Brush any remaining glaze over the chicken.
- Roast Everything: Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping the squash halfway through. The chicken should reach 165°F (75°C) and the squash should be golden and tender.
- Optional Broil: For extra color, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Transfer everything to a platter, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with fresh thyme or a touch of maple syrup.
Notes
For extra variety, swap the butternut squash for sweet potatoes or acorn squash. You can also use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg