Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash Sheet Pan Meal
This easy fall sheet pan meal combines roasted butternut squash, chicken apple sausage, crisp apples, and hearty kale with warm autumn spices. It’s a cozy, one-pan meal perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or any time you’re craving a little comfort straight from the oven.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 12 oz chicken apple sausage sliced
- 1 cup firm apples cubed
- 1 cup kale chopped and stems removed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pure maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine squash, sausage, apples, and kale. Drizzle with olive oil and add all spices. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Roast for 20–25 minutes, or until squash is fork-tender and edges are golden.
- Remove from oven and drizzle lightly with maple syrup. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep ahead by chopping ingredients the night before.
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best texture.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Gluten-free and dairy-free as written — easy to customize!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 395kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g