Description
Warm up your winter evenings with this comforting One-Pan Winter Chicken Thighs with Squash & Thyme. This dish combines succulent bone-in chicken thighs, sweet butternut squash, and aromatic thyme, all roasted together for a flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and impressive enough for gatherings. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add cubed butternut squash, minced garlic, and fresh thyme to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Roast uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and squash is fork-tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with additional thyme or lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with squash (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg