Sheet pan chicken and acorn squash are sprinkled with cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil then roasted until golden brown. This simple sheet pan dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
We can all use a few more easy, healthy chicken recipes – am I right? This Sheet Pan Chicken and Acorn Squash recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. Versatile, nutritious and oh-so-delicious, you really can’t go wrong with roasting meat and vegetables all on the same pan. And with everything cooked on one pan, you save time on the clean up, too! A few of my other favorite sheet pan recipes include Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes and Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas.
Ingredients
- Acorn squash: A winter squash with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, that cooks to be creamy in texture.
- Chicken: I prefer to use bone-in chicken for this recipe, for added flavor. You could use an array of drumsticks, chicken breasts, and thighs.
- Olive oil: Coats the chicken and squash to help the chicken get a nice, crispy skin, and the squash to get wonderfully caramelized.
- Cinnamon: Adds a wonderful warm, sweet, and spicy flavor to the chicken and squash.
- Garlic powder: An easy way to add garlicky flavor to the dish while evenly coating all the pieces.
How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken and Acorn Squash
Start your sheet pan chicken and acorn squash by cutting your acorn squash in half and deseeding it. From there, you can cut it into slices about half and inch thick.
Then lay your acorn squash and chicken pieces in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then toss in the oven at 350 and bake for about 35 minutes.
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, then serve and enjoy your Sheet Pan Chicken and Acorn Squash!
Easy Substitutions
- No acorn squash? No problem! Just use butternut squash or sweet potatoes!
- Use boneless chicken. You can just as easily make this with boneless chicken breast if that’s what you have or prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, and I usually do! The skin of the acorn squash isn’t very tough or bitter, so I prefer to leave it on.
You’re likely overcooking your chicken if it comes out dry. This is why I love to use a meat thermometer when cooking any protein. Get your chicken to 165, then take it out.
All squash is good for you and are chalk full of nutrients, but the most nutritious is butternut squash.
More One pan recipes
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables
- Sheet Pan Oven Baked Grilled Cheese
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples, Onions, and Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place chicken pieces and acorn squash slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Brush chicken and squash with olive oil then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast until chicken reaches internal cooking temperature of 165 degrees or higher (about 35-40 minutes.)
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