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One-Pan Fall Chicken Dinner

This dish features tender chicken thighs roasted alongside sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and sliced apples, seasoned with warming cinnamon. The ingredients develop crispy edges and caramelized surfaces, creating a hearty, colorful, and rustic meal with a cozy appearance. It is prepared in a single pan, combining roasting and caramelization techniques to build flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs preferably skin-on
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts halved
  • 2 apples firm apples sliced into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or oven-safe skillet
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line your baking sheet or choose an oven-safe skillet for roasting.
  2. Rub the chicken thighs with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and sprinkle with cinnamon to layer warm flavors. Arrange them on the prepared pan or skillet skin-side up.
    4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  3. Toss the chopped sweet potatoes and halved Brussels sprouts with the remaining olive oil, garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, and extra cinnamon if desired. Spread them evenly around the chicken on the pan.
    4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  4. Add the sliced apples to the pan, scattering them among the vegetables for a touch of sweetness and color.
    4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
  5. Roast everything in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, until the chicken skin is crispy and juices run clear, and the vegetables are caramelized and fork-tender. Midway, you can flip the vegetables if needed for even caramelization.
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. The chicken should be golden and crispy on the outside, with the vegetables caramelized and tender, and apples soft but holding their shape.
  7. Serve the meal hot, with the crispy chicken thighs resting atop the roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and apples, enjoying the aromas of autumn spices and roasted produce.

Notes

Feel free to adjust seasoning levels or add a drizzle of honey over the apples before roasting for extra sweetness. Using skin-on chicken enhances crispiness, but you can substitute boneless if preferred.