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A baking sheet filled with roasted chicken pieces, sweet potatoes, and carrots mingles with red onions in a symphony of flavors. Fresh herbs like thyme and sage are scattered atop this Apple and Chicken Dinner. A silver spoon rests among the ingredients, inviting you to savor each bite.

Sheet Pan Sweet Potato, Apple and Chicken Dinner

Donna Castellano, MS, RDN
This Sheet Pan Sweet Potato, Apple and Chicken Dinner is a delcioius, fall-inspired dinner made in one pan for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sweet potatoes skin on and cubed about 1.25 inches wide
  • 2 cups apples any variety, peeled and cubed about 1.25 inches wide
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs cut into 2-3 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 shallots peeled and quartered or sliced thin (your preference)
  • chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp coarse salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp dried or fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • To a baking sheet add the sweet potatoes, apples and shallots. Add half the salt and pepper, the cinnamon and olive oil, then give it a toss. Roast for 10 minutes.
  • While that's happening, prep the chicken and season with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Remove pan from oven and carefully, with tongs, nestle the chicken pieces in between the potatoes and apples and sprinkle on the herbs. Put the pan back in the oven and cook another 15 minutes. Remove pan and give everything a toss then cook another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. See serving notes above.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 36gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 18946IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg

I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keywords apples, chicken dinner, cozy dinner, fall dinner, healthy sweet potato recipe, roasted apples, roasted sweet potato, sheet pan dinner, Thanksgiving
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