Best Sheet Pan Chicken W Kale Butternut Squash Recipes

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SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH AND DATES



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This weeknight sheet-pan dinner combines chicken with simple ingredients that hit a number of notes, all salty, sweet, tangy and rich. The juicy Medjool dates caramelize as they cook, while the chickpeas become extra toasty and nutty. Their textures complement the velvety roasted squash and meaty chicken. A lemony olive-caper relish with fresh parsley, bolstered by pan juices, brightens and balances. Chop up leftovers and repurpose them in a rice salad with crumbled feta or grated Parmesan for extra tang. Or, for a fantastic vegetarian side dish or warm salad, you could make this recipe without the chicken.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds delicata squash (about 2 large squash), scrubbed, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken legs (about 3 pounds)
4 ounces pitted large Medjool dates (about 6), quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup pitted green olives (about 2 ounces), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers, plus 2 tablespoons caper brine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine squash and chickpeas with 3 tablespoons oil; season well with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread in an even layer. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and arrange on top, skin-side up. Roast for 20 minutes, then stir in dates, and roast until squash is golden and chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes longer.
  • While the mixture roasts, in a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup oil with the olives, parsley, capers and caper brine, and lemon juice. Season the olive relish with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  • Divide the roasted chicken, squash, dates and chickpeas among plates. Stir any pan juices into the relish, then spoon the relish on top of each serving. Serve with lemon wedges.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH WINTER SQUASH



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Roasted chicken thighs can be the juicy, meaty center of many weeknight meals. Add delicata squash, quickly tossed in a maple syrup-butter glaze, along with slices of lemon and sage, and you have a something more unusual, an interplay of flavors that don't generally meet on the same sheet pan. This recipe is a little too fussy to count as a fast weeknight dish, but there is nothing difficult about any of the steps. And it's a fine introduction to delicata squash, if you haven't cooked with them yet. Unlike many other winter squash varieties, they have a thin skin and don't need to be peeled (just cut them in half and remove the seeds), making them as easy to prepare as they are sweet.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lemon, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and thinly sliced crosswise into wedges
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 and 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped sage
1 and 1/2 teaspoons coriander seed
1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Large pinch chile powder
1 delicata or acorn squash (1 and 1/4 pounds), seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light-green parts

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil; drop in lemon slices and cook for two minutes. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon slices, 1 tablespoon oil, sage, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine syrup, butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and chile powder. Simmer for 3 minutes. Toss mixture with squash.
  • Spread squash in a 9-by-13-inch pan or on a large rimmed baking sheet. Nestle chicken and lemon on top of squash. Roast for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, toss scallions and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Scatter over chicken and squash; keep roasting until chicken is no longer pink, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 488, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHEET PAN MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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This one-pan roasted chicken with butternut squash makes for a quick and easy fall dinner idea. You just need to toss everything together and bake!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 ½ teaspoons crushed rosemary
salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
5 cups cubed 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1127.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH, FENNEL AND SESAME



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This recipe, created with the convenience of sheet pans in mind, has an effortless charm. Crisp-skinned chicken thighs and caramelized butternut squash get smokiness from chipotle and nuttiness from sesame seeds. The sweet flavors of the fennel and squash play off each other, while a generous sprinkling of lime juice adds a hit of acid for contrast. Feel free to swap butternut squash with your favorite fall squash. You can peel it before you cook, but you can also leave the skin on. Once roasted until tender, it'll release the squash easily when you eat it.

Provided by Nik Sharma

Categories     weekday, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large butternut squash, scrubbed (about 3 pounds)
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 to 8 thighs)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice plus 1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
Fine sea salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley

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.

BALSAMIC BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH KALE



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This is a great side dish for the holidays, with the added benefit of kale! Surprisingly tasty. Serve hot or cold.

Provided by Danielle Walquist Lynch

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 ounces kale, roughly chopped
¼ cup vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place squash in a bowl; add onion, 1/2 of the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Spread mixture in a single layer onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Combine kale and broth in a heavy-bottom skillet; bring to a light simmer. Cover skillet, reduce heat, and cook until kale is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes; drain any excess liquid. Mix kale, squash mixture, and remaining balsamic vinegar together in a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 103.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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