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Sheet Pan Sweet Onion Cranberry Chicken

This sweet onion cranberry chicken with acorn squash is a delectable but simple sheet pan meal.
Course Main Course
Keyword acorn squash, chicken, cranberry, sheet pan, supper, sweet onion, sweet onion cranberry chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Amanda Hookom @HookomOnHealth

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 1 acorn squash peeled and chopped into ~1" cubes
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or foil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, ground cinnamon, salt, and ground black pepper until combined.
  • Pour mixture onto chicken, onion, fresh cranberries, and acorn squash and toss to coat.
  • Evenly spread coated chicken, onion, cranberries, and acorn squash onto prepared baking sheet.  Roast in oven for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit and acorn squash can be easily pierced with a fork.

Notes

  • If you can't find a sweet onion, try using a mild yellow onion.
  • You use frozen cranberries instead of fresh, if desired.