Want to mix up your dinner rotation for Fall? It doesn’t get easier than this One Pan Honey Pecan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts. Lots of Fall flavors and textures in one yummy meal.
Lately I’ve been trying to work on my vegetable recipe repertoire. I was getting a little bored because I basically stuck to the same few vegetables to go with dinner each week, and I usually cooked them the same way.
I recently tried a recipe for honey butternut squash which was SO good! Ever since, I’ve been hooked on butternut squash. For this recipe, I expanded upon that side dish and turned it into a whole meal.
The stars of this recipe? Butternut squash, brussels sprouts and pecans. I love the Fall colors they bring to this dish!
If you haven’t added nuts to your vegetable dishes before, you are missing out! I love the little crunch and extra flavor they add.
How to Make One Pan Honey Pecan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
Step 1: Place the chicken on a prepared sheet pan.
Step 2: Prep the butternut squash by peeling and cutting into cubes and the brussels sprouts by cutting in half. Then add olive oil, honey and spices to coat the veggies. Add the veggies to the sheet pan with the chicken.
Step 3: Bake, adding the pecans in toward the end.
Typically I feel like I need to have something like rice, pasta or bread with my meal in order to get full. But not with this meal! The pecans add some extra protein and the butternut squash helps to make the dish really filling.
Substitution Tips for this Recipe
For the meat: Chicken thighs also work well for the recipe. Pork chops would be delicious as well!
For the veggies: I really like the combination of veggies in this recipe, but you could omit either the butternut squash or brussels sprouts or use a substitute. Another squash such as pumpkin or acorn squash would work well in this recipe.
For the pecans: If you have an allergy or don’t like nuts, the pecans can be omitted. If you want to substitute, walnuts would be a good choice.
Want more easy, one dish meal ideas? Here are a few I’ve shared in the past!
- Cheesy Broccoli, Sausage and Rice Casserole
- Baked Garlic Butter Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
- Hearty Sausage Skillet
- Sausage and Potato Skillet
Be sure to check out these 15 Healthy One Dish Dinner Ideas, too.
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One Pan Honey Pecan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
Want to mix up your dinner rotation for Fall? It doesn't get easier than this One Pan Honey Pecan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts. Lots of Fall flavors and textures in one yummy meal.Â
Ingredients
- 1 pound of chicken, I used boneless chicken breasts. Bone-in or thighs will work too!
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 cups brussels sprouts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more to grease the pan
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on a sheet pan and tilt the pan around so it is covered with oil. Place the chicken on the pan.
- Peel the butternut squash and cut into small cubes. Cut the brussels sprouts in halves. Place the butternut squash and brussels sprouts into a ziploc bag or a bowl. Add the honey, olive oil and minced garlic and shake the bag around or stir to coat with the honey mixture. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Sprinkle the vegetables and chicken with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes and add the pecan halves. Bake for another 5-10 minutes (depending on the thickness of your chicken) or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 632Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 253mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 5gSugar: 20gProtein: 48g
The nutritional information provided on A Savory Feast recipes is an estimation, the exact values may change depending on the type and brand of ingredients you choose.
Madison says
This looks amazing! I love one pan dishes (and my husband loves it too since he cleans up after dinner!). We loooove the combination of sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts, so I’m sure we’d love butternut squash too. This is perfect for fall!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I think this one would be a hit at your house!
Elizabeth Mayberry says
I am all about the one pan!!! I need to try this!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
One pan makes dinner SO easy! Plus clean up is a breeze as well.
Abby says
I’m all about one-pan meals! This one is GORGEOUS and perfectly fall.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thank you! One pan meals are the BEST.
Erin says
YUM! This is such a wonderful fall meal, and my whole family would LOVE it!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I hope you get a chance to try it!