A hearty and flavorful autumn-inspired chicken dinner featuring roasted vegetables and cheesy tortellini, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Vegetables
3cupsbutternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed)
12ozBrussels sprouts
1tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonsolive oil
9ozcheese tortellini
Chicken
1lbchicken thighs (skinless, boneless)
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
0.25teaspoonsalt
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)black pepper(to taste)
3tablespoonsbutter
5clovesgarlic (minced)
fresh thymefresh thyme
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side.
Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter with minced garlic and fresh thyme. Add cooked chicken, roasted vegetables, and tortellini. Toss to combine and heat through.
Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.