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One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner

This comforting one pan chicken dinner is packed with seasonal fall flavors. Juicy chicken thighs roast over a bed of sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, apples, and bacon — a perfect weeknight meal for cozy autumn nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 692
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6–7 oz each)
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
  • 1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage, and rosemary
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large sweet potato (about 16 oz), chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 medium Fuji apples, cored and sliced into 3/4-inch half moons
  • 2 shallot bulbs, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 4 slices hickory smoked bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet
  • gallon-size resealable bag
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. In a resealable bag, combine 2 Tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, seal and massage mixture over chicken to coat. Let marinate while prepping vegetables.
  3. Place sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, apples, and shallots on a rimmed 18×13-inch baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread into an even layer.
  4. Set marinated chicken thighs over vegetable/apple layer.
  5. Sprinkle bacon pieces over the vegetable mixture, separating pieces if they stick together.
  6. Roast for 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) and veggies are golden. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for crispier chicken skin.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra crisp skin, broil the chicken during the last 2–3 minutes. You can swap Fuji apples for Honeycrisp or another firm-sweet variety. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving for a burst of color and freshness.