Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken and Root Vegetables
A deeply nourishing one-pan dinner featuring protein-packed chicken thighs and hearty root vegetables. Fresh rosemary adds antioxidant power to combat inflammation and soothe sore joints.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep medium red potatoes (diced)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Toss the chopped carrots
In a mixing bowl, toss the chopped carrots, parsnips, and red potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper. Spread the vegetables out on one side of the baking sheet.
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Toss the chicken thighs with the remaining…
In the same bowl, toss the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the chopped fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place the seasoned chicken on the other side of the baking sheet.
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Roast for 25 to 30 minutes
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the root vegetables are fork-tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the root vegetables are fork-tender and slightly caramelized at the edges
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Let the pan rest for about 5…
Let the pan rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices in the chicken to redistribute.
Allow: 5 minutes
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