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These Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs roast up juicy and golden with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion all on the same pan. I love sheet pan meals because they’re super easy to throw together, budget-friendly, and great for feeding the family or stocking the fridge with leftovers for the week. This one is packed with warm, autumnal flavors from smoked paprika, dried thyme, garlic, and even a little cinnamon, but it absolutely works year-round, too. And at just $2.66 per serving, it’s perfect for a busy weekday night or a relaxed, comfy weekend meal at home!<\/p>\n

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I made sure these sheet pan chicken thighs and veggies were as simple and easy as they possibly could be, but that doesn’t mean I skimped on flavor. I chose to roast everything at a very high heat (450°F) on purpose. That high heat gives the chicken skin a chance to crisp up and helps the vegetables brown and caramelize around the edges. As the chicken roasts, it also releases its savory juices onto the pan, where they mingle with the seasonings and coat the veggies in all that rich, glossy, deeply savory goodness.<\/p>\n

Another little move I make is brushing the seasoned oil underneath<\/em> the chicken skin, not just over the top. That gets the seasoning right onto the meat, so you’re not relying on the crispy skin to do all the heavy lifting flavor-wise. There’s also no marinating, no precooking, and no extra step halfway through this recipe. And because everything cooks on one pan, there’s less cleanup and more time to enjoy dinner!<\/p>\n

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  1. Use the vegetables you have.<\/strong> I chose butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion because they’re all great for roasting, but this is also a perfect clean-out-the-fridge dinner. Potatoes, parsnips, rutabaga, or carrots can all go in from the beginning. If you have quicker-cooking veggies like tomatoes, zucchini, or summer squash to use up, add them about halfway through so they don’t burn or turn too mushy before the chicken is ready.<\/li>\n
  2. Keep your vegetable pieces consistent.<\/strong> I probably sound like a broken record here, but like I mentioned in my gnocchi with sausage and fall vegetables<\/a> recipe, size really matters with sheet pan dinners! For this recipe, I small-dice the butternut squash into ~½-inch cubes, halve the Brussels sprouts, and medium-slice the red onion (about ½-inch thick slices). Keeping everything fairly uniform helps the vegetables cook through within the timing I’ve specified, so you’re not left with crunchy squash next to overcooked onion.<\/li>\n
  3. Don’t worry if the pan looks pretty full.<\/strong> I pack a lot of veggies on this sheet pan, and that’s okay! They release some steam as they roast, which helps everything soften and cook through. The vegetables and edges exposed to the high heat still get those lovely browned, caramelized spots, so you get a nice mix of tender and roasted textures.<\/li>\n
  4. Check the chicken with a thermometer. <\/strong>Chicken thighs can vary quite a bit in size, so I start checking them toward the end of the cooking time rather than relying on color alone. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part without touching the bone. Once it reaches 165°F, the chicken is safely cooked.<\/li>\n
  5. Play around with the seasoning. <\/strong>I went fully in on the warm, cozy flavors with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon, and dried thyme, but you can absolutely change the spice blend to suit what you have. Most dried herbs, onion powder, or a little nutmeg, allspice, ginger, or clove would work nicely. Just go lightly with the stronger spices. A little can quickly become a lot!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    This recipe practically meal preps itself! Once the chicken and veggies have cooled, I portion one whole chicken thigh with the roasted vegetables into each container, then add a green salad<\/a> in a separate compartment (like I’ve shown below). Keeping the chicken whole helps it stay juicy, and keeping the salad separate means I can pull it out before reheating. Store everything covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days.<\/p>\n

    For lunch, reheat the chicken and veggies until the chicken reaches 165°F. Or switch things up by pulling the meat from the bone and shredding it for a grain bowl, wrap, or salad. I like doing this later in the week when I want lunch to feel different without actually cooking again. 🙂<\/p>\n

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    These Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with veggies roast up juicy, crispy, and full of smoky, cozy flavor for an easy dinner with minimal cleanup!<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Course <\/span>Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n
    Cuisine <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>\n
    Total Cost <\/span>$13.30 recipe \/ $2.66 serving<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Prep Time <\/span>25 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Cook Time <\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Total Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hour<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Servings <\/span>5<\/span> servings (1 chicken thigh with veggies each)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Calories <\/span>383<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Author <\/span>Melissa Nolan<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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