Description
This Autumn Chicken Dinner with Roasted Vegetables combines paprika-seasoned chicken thighs, roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, and tender cheese tortellini finished with buttery garlic and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 12 oz Brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cubed butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Roast the vegetables until the butternut squash is tender and the Brussels sprouts are cooked through with browned edges.
- Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken until fully cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package directions until tender, then drain.
- Melt the butter in a pan. Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme and cook until fragrant, taking care not to over-brown the garlic.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the garlic-thyme butter and toss gently to coat.
- Serve the tortellini with the cooked chicken and roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Cut the butternut squash into evenly sized cubes so the pieces roast consistently.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to encourage browning on the vegetables.
- Follow the package directions for the cheese tortellini, as cooking times vary between brands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Keywords: autumn chicken dinner, chicken dinner with roasted vegetables, roasted chicken thighs, butternut squash chicken dinner, Brussels sprouts chicken dinner, fall chicken dinner, chicken tortellini dinner, autumn dinner recipe