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Hearty Fall Chicken Bowl | 35-Min Cozy Fall Weeknight Dinner

Easy Hearty Fall Chicken Bowl 35 Min Cozy Weeknight Dinner

Hearty fall chicken bowl recipe ready in 35 minutes. Cozy fall dinner with roasted chicken and seasonal vegetables. Try this family fall bowl tonight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season generously with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper on both sides.
  2. On the first baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer with space between pieces for proper roasting.
  3. Place seasoned chicken on the second baking sheet and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Roast both sheets for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are golden and tender with crispy edges.
  4. While everything roasts, prepare your hearty fall chicken bowl recipe by combining balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small bowl to create the dressing. Whisk until the maple syrup fully dissolves into the vinegar.
  5. Once roasted, remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces. Dice the roasted apple and toss with fresh spinach in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Add the roasted vegetables and chicken to the spinach mixture, then drizzle the balsamic-maple dressing over everything. Toss gently until all components are coated, then divide evenly into four bowls.
  7. Top each fall bowl with pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries just before serving for added crunch and tartness that complements the warm roasted components perfectly.