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Roasted chicken thigh with Brussels sprouts, carrots and baby potatoes on a white plate, illustrating one of the chicken sheet pan recipes made with root vegetables.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Root Vegetables

Olivia
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 660 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 to 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 12 oz Brussels sprouts halved
  • 12 oz red potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 6 shallots peeled and halved
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp fresh thyme or 1.5 tsp dried, divided
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary or ¾ tsp dried, divided
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 475°F and place oven rack in upper-middle position.
  • Toss vegetables (Brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, shallots, garlic) with olive oil, 2 tsp thyme, 1 tsp rosemary, sugar, ¾ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
  • Prepare chicken: Pat dry, season with salt and pepper. Mix melted butter with remaining thyme and rosemary.
  • Assemble on a rimmed sheet pan: spread vegetables in an even layer and place chicken skin-side up over them.
  • Brush chicken with herb butter. Roast 35–40 minutes, rotating pan halfway through.
  • Rest for 5 minutes, then serve. Toss vegetables in pan juices for extra flavor

Notes

Estimated Nutrition per Serving
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
660 kcal
Total Fat
45g
Saturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
230mg
Sodium
230mg
Potassium
1180mg
Total Carbohydrates
23g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Sugars
4g
Protein
41g
Vitamin A
145% DV
Vitamin C
80% DV
Calcium
8% DV
Iron
18% DV
Note: Values are approximate and based on general nutritional databases. Exact values may vary depending on specific ingredients or substitutions