Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears

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Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and pears are tossed with cinnamon, garlic, and olive oil then roasted until tender, caramelized, and golden brown. It's the ultimate family-friendly sheet pan chicken dinner recipe.

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 490kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken drumsticks
2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
2 pears any variety, cored and cubed
1 large onion sliced
16 cloves garlic peeled, whole
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
Scatter a large baking dish with the sweet potatoes, pears, onion, and garlic cloves. Top with chicken drumsticks, then drizzle everything with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Using hands, toss well to ensure chicken and vegetables are evenly coated In spices.
Roast for 40-45 minutes or until chicken reaches internal cooking temperature of 180 degrees. Toss once around the 20 minute mark to ensure even browning. Serve warm.

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