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Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken + Veggies

September 23, 2020
Shanika | Orchids + Sweet Tea
This quick and easy sheet pan dinner has sweet and savory flavor.

Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken + Veggies

This Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken + Veggies features glazed roasted chicken breasts, broccolini, brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, and sliced apples. This recipe is great for meal prep or a family dinner.

Sheet Pan of Maple Apple Chicken and Veggies.

I love making easy, one-pot meals. And since in my option, apple and maple make a dynamite flavor combination, I had to innovate on this easy, perfectly balanced sheet pan dinner. It features chicken for protein, tons of veggies, and a delicious homemade glaze.

Ingredients for Chicken and Apple Sheet Pan Meal

Here's what you need for this flavor-packed dinner:

  • Chicken breast. I choose organic when I can find it1
  • Apples. I like Gala apples for this recipe, but any apple variety you like will work.
  • Maple syrup. Use the pure maple for the best flavor.
  • Seasonings. The chicken is flavored with fresh garlic, smoked paprika, parsley, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme.
  • Potatoes. I recommend russets for roasting.
  • Broccolini. You could also use chopped broccoli florets.
  • Carrots. Peel the carrots to remove any bitterness.
  • Brussels sprouts. Cutting the sprouts in half help them crisp up.

Bowls of vegetables, apples, and seasonings.

How to Make Sheet Pan Roasted Apple and Chicken

PREP THE CHICKEN:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Wash, pat dry, and season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, parsley, garlic cloves, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and basil, rubbing everything together until chicken is coated. Add the olive oil, maple syurp, and sliced apples, mixing together until combined. Set aside.

PREP THE VEGGIES:

In a bowl, add the chopped potatoes, broccolini, chopped carrots, Brussels Sprouts, olive oil, and salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, mixing it until veggies are coated.

On the prepared baking sheet, add the chicken breasts in the center of the pan and add the veggies around the chicken, side by side---evenly spreading them out. Tuck the sliced apples in between the chicken and veggies and pour the maple syrup and seasoning mixture (that came from the chicken) unto the chicken and veggies.

Bake everything for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the potatoes are tender when tested with a knife or fork.

Bowl of chopped vegetables.

Ingredient Swaps

I'm a a huge believer in being able to customize a recipe based on your tastebuds and this one is no different. The veggies on this sheet pan can easily be substituted with your favorite ones. Need a few ideas? Here are a few veggies that you can add to this instead: Kale, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Bell Peppers, + the list goes on. It's all up to you.

Whole apple and sliced apples in a wooden bowl.

Storing Leftover Sheet Pan Chicken

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. You can reheat lightly in the oven, microwave, or on the stove. Or, serve the roasted chicken and vegetables cold over a salad or in a sandwich for lunch the next day. And easy one-pan meal prep!

Uncooked Maple Apple Chicken and Veggies on a sheet pan.

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Fork grabbing some Maple Apple Chicken and Veggies.

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Maple Apple Chicken and Veggies on a sheet pan with gold silverware.

Sheet Pan of Maple Apple Chicken and Veggies.

Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken + Veggies

September 23, 2020
5 from 2 votes
This Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken + Veggies recipe is the perfect easy weeknight meal on any given day for the entire family.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Serves: 2 servings

Ingredients

CHICKEN:

  • 2 lbs. organic chicken breasts
  • 2 Gala apples, sliced (w/ skin on)
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

VEGGIES:

  • 4 Russet potatoes, chopped into chunks (You can leave the skin on, if desired)
  • handful broccolini, stems trimmed (You can also use broccoli florets)
  • 2 carrots, peeled + chopped
  • 2 cups baby Brussels Sprouts, halved
  • 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

PREP THE CHICKEN:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Wash, pat dry, and season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, parsley, garlic cloves, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and basil, rubbing everything together until chicken is coated. Add the olive oil, maple syurp, and sliced apples, mixing together until combined. Set aside.

PREP THE VEGGIES:

  • In a bowl, add the chopped potatoes, broccolini, chopped carrots, Brussels Sprouts, olive oil, and salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, mixing it until veggies are coated.
  • On the prepared baking sheet, add the chicken breasts in the center of the pan and add the veggies around the chicken, side by side---evenly spreading them out. Tuck the sliced apples in between the chicken and veggies and pour the maple syrup and seasoning mixture (that came from the chicken) unto the chicken and veggies.
  • Bake everything for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the potatoes are tender when tested with a knife or fork. NOTE: The other veggies (broccolini, carrots, and Brussels Sprouts) will shrink, therefore, if you don't want this------bake the chicken and potatoes for the first 30 minutes and then add in the other veggies after for the remaning time.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  • Bon Appetit!

Tips & Tricks

  • STORAGE: Store any leftovers in a tightly covered container or glass dish and refrigerate for 4-5 days.
  • VEGGIE OPTIONS: To change things up, you can always add any of the following veggies to this sheet pan meal: sweet potatoes, baby red potatoes, broccoli, asparagus, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 1736kcal | Carbohydrates: 234g | Protein: 112g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 290mg | Sodium: 2966mg | Potassium: 4788mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 124g | Vitamin A: 12908IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 11mg

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    • Hi Cam! I'm so glad that you love it! I usually try marinating my chicken in the fridge for at-least an hour, but preferably overnight. 🙂

  1. Love this recipe. It's like a fall version of BBQ chicken without all the mess. Great combo of flavors. Thank you for creating and sharing with us!

    • Hi Sue! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this! It's definitely one of my faves for the Fall season! 🙂

  2. I’m vegan so I did not have any chicken but I did try the veggies and they were good! I added Brussel sprouts, potatoes, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and the corn and my family loved it

    • Hi Sarah! So sorry for this missing that out! You can add 1-2 apples, sliced depending on how much extra apple flavor preferred! 🙂