A few weeks ago, I had an idea for a one pan chicken dinner with roasted vegetables. So, I threw together these sheet pan chicken thighs and the moment I tasted it I knew I had to share it with you! It's an easy dinner recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights and it stores well for meal prep too.
These juicy chicken thighs are baked on a sheet pan along with butternut squash and green beans, for a simple one pan dinner that's gluten free, delicious and good for you too. It's perfectly seasoned and has a hint of sweetness from maple syrup. Even my picky son said the vegetables were tasty, so you know that's a win!
Sheet pan dinners are a perfect weeknight meal to feed your whole family. It's a complete meal all in one pan with very little hands on time. You should also try my sheet pan kielbasa and vegetables - I make it for my family almost every week!
Ingredient Notes
This simple chicken dinner uses common ingredients that can be found in any grocery store. It is naturally gluten free and dairy free.
- Bone-In Chicken Thighs - I used bone-in, skin on chicken thighs because I like the extra flavor and richness the chicken skin adds to the dish. Because thighs are pretty forgiving with cooking, you should be able to substitute skinless chicken thighs if you prefer them.
- Butternut Squash - I cut my own, so the pieces are fairly small. Maybe ¾ inch cubes. If you're not a glutton for punishment like me, you can use the fresh cubed squash from the store. If you're not a squash fan, sweet potatoes would also work great in this recipe.
- Frozen Green Beans - I used frozen whole green beans, because I knew they would cook quickly. If you use fresh green beans, you may need to increase their cooking time.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- No Chicken Thighs - Use boneless skinless chicken breasts instead and add them along with the green beans halfway through cooking.
- No Maple Syrup - You can substitute honey to make honey garlic chicken thighs. The measurement is the same.
- No Shallots - Use thinly sliced yellow onion in place of the shallots.
- No butternut squash - You can use another squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, baby potatoes or another root vegetable in place of the squash. The cooking time should be approximately the same for any of these vegetables.
- Add your favorite veggies - One of my favorite things about a sheet pan recipe is it's a good way to clean out the refrigerator.
How to make Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Veggies
You're going to love how easy it is to make this chicken thigh sheet pan meal There is minimal prep needed and the clean up is a breeze too!
STEP 1: Combine the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, red pepper flakes and dry mustard in a small bowl. Mix well.
Place chicken in a large bowl and pour the marinade over. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. You can also do this ahead of time and marinate until you're ready to bake.
STEP 2: Add the cubed squash, shallots, garlic, remaining olive oil, salt and black pepper to a medium bowl. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
STEP 3: Pour the squash mixture onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Then nestle the chicken thighs in amongst the squash. Pour any leftover marinade over the chicken thighs. Bake for 20 minutes.
STEP 4: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip the squash pieces. Add the frozen green beans. Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 25 minutes.
Expert Tip
Bake until the vegetables are softened to your liking and the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reads 165F on a meat thermometer.
Storage
Store leftover chicken thighs and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat to 165F before serving.
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Recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Roasted Veggies
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound Chicken Thighs skin on, bone-in
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil divided
- 1 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt divided
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper divided
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ teaspoon Dry Mustard
- 4 Cups Butternut Squash cut into cubes
- 3 Shallots thinly sliced
- 6 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
- 2 ½ Cups Frozen Green Beans about 8 ounces
Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl.1 ½ pound Chicken Thighs
- Combine the maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, onion powder, paprika, thyme, red pepper flakes and dried mustard in a small bowl or measuring cup. Stir well.¼ Cup Maple Syrup, ¼ Cup Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Paprika, ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme, ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, ¼ teaspoon Dry Mustard
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C).
- Combine the butternut squash, shallots, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Stir well.4 Cups Butternut Squash, 3 Shallots, 6 cloves Garlic
- Spread the squash mixture on a sheet pan.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and nestle the chicken into the squash. Pour any leftover marinade over the chicken pieces.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and use a spatula to flip the squash.
- Spread the frozen green beans around the sheet pan.2 ½ Cups Frozen Green Beans
- Bake for another 25 minutes or until the chicken shows an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
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