This comforting roast chicken is brushed with an unbelievable maple-mustard sauce and roasted to perfection with fall veggies.— So easy to throw together and loaded with so many cozy flavors!
Behold. All your dinnertime dreams loaded into one extra-cozy, screaming-FALL-things pan.
That’s just how things roll around here, when the weather changes practically overnight and I’m forced to pull out my soup pots and ALL the warm and cozy dinner recipes.
Forced, guys. Like really. But there’s definitely no twisting my arm…
Bring on the COZY. ♥
Or more specifically CHICKEN. And acorn squash! And carrots! Roasted in a sweet ‘n’ tangy maple mustard sauce!
…Oh. MY.
This pan alone, holds ALL the answers to gotta-have-comfort-food-asap PRAYERS, guys. It’s time to break out all the cozy stuff and never look back.
In relation to that subject…I’m not gonna lie, guys, I am freaking EXCITED for all the fall things. Things like pumpkin spice lattes and bonfires with s’mores. Things like hoodies and jeans, trips to the apple orchard, and cozy roast chicken dinners. ♥
Like, especially that last one.
I know, I KNOW only a few weeks ago I was telling you guys how I was totally bummed out about summer ending, but ever since the weather flip-flopped from balmy-humid 90+ degrees to those glorious crisp, sunny 70-degree days, I’m completely on board with fall now.
Also, pumpkin. It made the transition a whoooole lot easier to handle. And apples! The other day, our neighbor brought us over 2 huge bags of gorgeous baking apples from their own apple tree, so I’m kinda currently in fall heaven over here. 😉
And you’re about to fall into one-pan roast chicken dinner heaven. For REAL. Like, I hope you brought your haaaaaangry today.
Totally simple roast chicken + veggies I’m shoving in your face today, but guys, the flaaaaavah! The eaaaaaase! And lastly, the bodacious smells that will fill every inch of your house while it roasts away.
Maple and dijon are completely the star flavors in this entire chicken/veggie shebang. Both are whisked up until smooth and gorgeous and then brushed LIBERALLY over all the veggies and chicken before they take a trip to roast-y, toasty land.
…i.e. the oven. And shortly thereafter, a one-way trip to your face.
Aw, yeah.
This chicken has quickly become my go-to dinner dependence the past few weeks. Everyone in the family totally loves it. Total shocker, I KNOW because, I mean, there’s squash hangin’ out in the pan, yo!
But really, who does not love acorn squash with every ounce of their being, anyway?
Now, is it dinner time already? I’m pretty sure it is. ♥
Maple-Dijon Roast Chicken with Acorn Squash + Carrots
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 lbs chicken bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 medium acorn squash cut in half and sliced 1/2-in thick
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 medium onion cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk syrup, mustard, and paprika. Set aside for a moment.
- Arrange chicken thighs, acorn squash slices, carrots, and onion wedges in a greased baking sheet. Brush syrup-mustard sauce liberally over chicken and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast vegetables and chicken at 400F 40-45 minutes or until chicken registers 160F and vegetables are tender. Let cool 5 minutes, then serve warm.
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Danielle says
This is so my kind of dinner, Sarah! I love that you added in some acorn squash too, it sounds so perfect with the maple and dijon. It may be breakfast time, but I totally want to dive into that dish right now!
Sarah says
Hey, brinner can totally work the other way around right?? LOL. Thanks so much, girl! xoxo
Kathryn Mader says
Yummers! Do you eat the skin of the squash?
Sarah says
I know some people who prefer not to eat the skin, but I myself like it! 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
So many great flavors in one meal!
Sarah says
Thanks Jessica! Definitely a winner fall dinner!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I made my first cozy winter dinner last night, and it was the best! Bring on the comfort food! Will definitely be adding this roast chicken and veggie dinner to the list. Maple dijon, mmmm!
Sarah says
Comfort food is totally just the best, right?? I need it in my dinner plans 24/7!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Wow! Just wow! That chicken looks spectacular! Golden glazed and those roast veggies – Oh pass me a fork, I want to dig right in!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Jessica! You totally need to give this chicken a try asap!
Gayle@Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Holy moly does this chicken look good, Sarah! I’m in awe of all this deliciousness! Maple and mustard make the perfect combination! What a great fall meal. Yum!
Sarah says
Thank you, Gayle! If you’ve got a thing for cozy fall dinners, than this chicken is definitely up your alley!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I know what I need to make for dinner! I love acorn squash and the maple dijon chicken looks incredible. Another great recipe, Sarah!
Sarah says
Thanks Ashley! Definitely let me know if you try this chicken! xoxo
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
This is such a great fall dish! I love all the veggies in there!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! Bring on all the FALL veggies!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
This is the ultimate cozy dinner!! LOVE! I need to get my hands on some acorn squash!
Sarah says
Yes, you so do, Mariah!! Acorn squash really is just the bomb.com 😉
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This is the perfect cozy fall dinner! It looks incredible, Sarah! The maple and dijon sounds perfect with acorn squash and baby carrots!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! With fall veggies and chicken, could you EVER go wrong in the dinner department??
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
I absolutely love roasted chicken!! I have never tried acorn squash, but I want to try it this year!!
Sarah says
You definitely need to add this one to the menu asap, Cathleen!
Ashley says
Maple and dijon together is just the bestttt. This chicken looks awesome! I am definitely in the bring on fall camp!! Eeek so excited for cooler weather and fall cooking and baking!
Sarah says
Agreed, girl! Fall cannot come fast enough now! 🙂
Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I’m ready for fall, I just hope it sticks around here for awhile and we don’t get snow in Sept like last year :/ This chicken dinner looks amazing, Sarah! I still haven’t tried acorn squash, but I’m going to have to!
Sarah says
Snow in September is pure craziness, girl! You need this chicken in your life asap!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
Totally loving the fall flavours in this recipe!!
Sarah says
Thanks Jessica!!
Mary D says
This recipe sounds delicious! How do you cut the acorn squash, since it is so hard even to cut in half before cooking it?
Sarah says
Hi Mary! The easiest way to cut an acorn squash is to cut it in half and then cut it into strips along the length—as long as you have a sharp knife, it should be fairly easy!
Jill says
Made this for dinner tonight…WINNER WINNER maple Dijon chicken dinner! I didn’t have any thighs so I used chicken breast. Still delicious. Thank you!
Sarah says
So glad to hear it, Jill! Hope you enjoyed!! 🙂