0 from 0 votes
Chicken and Acorn Squash Sheet Pan Dinner
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 week nights!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
261 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash (seeded and sliced (skin-on))
- 1 pound chicken breasts split, bone-in
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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.)
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include the skin of the chicken. This sheet pan dinner is very versatile and can be made with any winter squash including butternut squash or even sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12.8g
(4%)
Protein
37.8g
(76%)
Fat
7.2g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6.2g
(31%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Fiber
2.7g
(11%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8g | 4% |
| Protein | 37.8g | 76% |
| Fat | 7.2g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.2g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.