Best Bacon Wrapped Chicken And Butternut Squash Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

BACON WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST (ONE PAN MEAL)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
• Using a small knife, cut a slit lengthwise partway across each chicken breast to create a deep pocket.
• In a small bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, parsley and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the pocket of each chicken breast. Alternatively you can put the filling into a plastic bag and snip the tip to create a makeshift pastry bag to squeeze the filling into the chicken.
• Season the top of each chicken breast with salt and pepper then wrap 2 slices of bacon around each chicken breast.
• Place the chicken breasts on the sheet pan; scatter the potatoes around the chicken. Coat the potatoes in cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
• Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes or until bacon is browned and crispy.
• Serve immediately, with chopped parsley as a garnish if desired.

SHEET PAN MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard, and apple cider in a bowl.
• Sprinkle chicken breasts with rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place on one side of the baking sheet; brush with mustard mixture. Place butternut squash on the other side of the baking sheet; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated.
• Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and chicken is golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Baste chicken with mustard mixture several times during roasting.

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SHEET-PAN DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix olive oil, chili garlic sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add squash, and toss to coat; place squash in single layer on foil. Place wire rack on top of squash. Spray rack with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, herbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Wrap each breast with one piece of bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Place chicken on rack.
• Bake chicken and squash 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar and soy sauce. Brush chicken with butter mixture; bake about 5 minutes longer or until chicken stuffing reaches internal temperature of 165°F and squash is tender. Top with more fresh herbs, as desired.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH, FENNEL AND SESAME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Trim and discard the ends of the squash, and halve the squash lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the seeds and pulp, then slice 3/4-inch thick. Place slices in a large mixing bowl.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry with clean paper towels and add them to the squash.
• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, coriander, sesame, fennel and chipotle. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and squash. Season with salt and toss to coat evenly.
• Spread the squash in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the squash and roast until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees and the skin of the chicken and the squash turns golden brown, at least 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken and squash to a serving dish. Sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

CHICKEN WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Spread with cream cheese; sprinkle with garlic and salt. Top with chilies. Roll up from a long side; tuck ends in. , Wrap three bacon strips around each piece of chicken; secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and bacon is crisp. Discard toothpicks before serving.