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One-Pan Fall Chicken Dinner

This rustic dish involves roasting bone-in chicken pieces alongside seasonal vegetables like squash and root vegetables. The ingredients are cooked together in a single pan, developing crispy skin and tender, flavorful vegetables with a comforting aroma. The final result is a hearty, golden-brown chicken meal with a variety of soft and caramelized accompaniments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks skin-on preferred
  • 1 pound squash or butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots large carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling and tossing
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves minced

Equipment

  • Large oven-proof skillet or roasting pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed squash and sliced carrots with half of the olive oil, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the vegetables in a single layer in the skillet or roasting pan.
  2. Rub the chicken pieces with a pinch of salt, pepper, and some of the remaining olive oil. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the pan. Sprinkle minced garlic over everything for added flavor.
  3. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken skin is crispy and the vegetables are tender and caramelized. Halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with the pan juices for extra flavor.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. The vegetables should be golden and soft, with some edges slightly caramelized, and the chicken should have crispy skin and juicy meat.

Notes

Feel free to customize with other seasonal vegetables or herbs. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe eating.