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Cranberry Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken

Name: Cranberry Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 each large chicken breasts (14 oz) (Source: 2 large chicken breasts (14 oz)); 1/2 each butternut squash (peeled and cubed) (Source: 1/2 butternut squash (peeled and cubed)); 6 cups brussels sprouts (halved) (Source: 6 cups brussels sprouts (halved)); 1 each red onion (chopped into 1 inch pieces) (Source: 1 red onion (chopped into 1 inch pieces)); 1/4 cup dried cranberries (Source: 1/4 cup dried cranberries); 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled) (Source: 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)); 1/4 cup pecans (Source: 1/4 cup pecans); 3 tablespoons olive oil (Source: 3 tablespoons olive oil); 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (Source: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar); 3 tablespoons maple syrup (Source: 3 tablespoons maple syrup); 1/4 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (Source: 1/4 teaspoon pepper); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (Source: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon)

Cranberry Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken is made with chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar, and butternut squash.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseMediterraneanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

2. Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Get to know the ingredients

large chicken breasts (14 oz)

In the method: Bake for 10 minutes, stir everything up, then return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until chicken and veggies are cooked through.

butternut squash (peeled and cubed)

In the method: Heat oven to 425°F.

brussels sprouts (halved)

In the method: Heat oven to 425°F.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Sauce may also be pre-made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven. Start with this step: Heat oven to 425°F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bake for 10 minutes, stir everything up, then return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until chicken and veggies are cooked through.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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