Name: Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 1 pound red potatoes, halved or quartered if large; 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed; cracked salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix; 6 slices bacon, chopped

Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Potatoes Recipe

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 pound red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Cracked salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
teaspoon dried thyme
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
6 slices bacon, chopped

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Arrange the chicken thighs in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: In a bowl, toss the potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and garlic with olive oil until the vegetables are lightly coated.

Step 3: Arrange the vegetables around and between the chicken thighs in the baking dish.

Step 4: Season the chicken and vegetables with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the top.

Step 5: Scatter the chopped bacon over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165F (74C).

Step 7: Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.

Step 8: Place the baking dish under the broiler and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken skin becomes golden brown and slightly crisp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 429
Total Fat: 21g (27% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 6g (28% Daily Value)
Cholesterol: 79mg (26% Daily Value)
Sodium: 936mg (41% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 32g (12% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 6g (23% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 4g
Protein: 29g (58% Daily Value)
Vitamin C: 107mg (118% Daily Value)
Calcium: 74mg (6% Daily Value)
Iron: 4mg (22% Daily Value)
Potassium: 1205mg (26% Daily Value)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Ashley White

08/16/2022 05:17:37 AM

This recipe provided a solid foundation, but it lacked flavor. The potatoes were still raw after 35 minutes of cooking, so I covered them with foil and baked them for an additional 20 minutes. This ensured that everything was fully cooked. Next time, I plan to season the vegetables and chicken separately with ranch seasoning. I also intend to cook the bacon separately as most of it ended up being soggy, and I prefer crispy bacon.

Ronald Ramirez

10/02/2024 10:13:24 PM

We were searching for a new way to prepare defrosted boneless, skinless chicken thighs and stumbled upon this recipe. It turned out to be absolutely delicious! Since we didn't have any Brussels sprouts on hand, we opted to use fresh asparagus instead. We chopped the asparagus into roughly 1-inch pieces, and it worked beautifully! To finish, we topped the dish with shredded Parmesan cheese and broiled it on low for a few minutes. Overall, a fantastic meal that we will certainly be making again!

Lisa Miller

05/12/2025 09:37:12 PM

I found this recipe to be quite simple and bursting with flavor. However, the vegetables turned out undercooked despite my efforts to quarter the potatoes and halve the Brussels sprouts. Personally, I prefer caramelized vegetables, so next time I prepare this dish, I plan to quarter the Brussels sprouts and slice the potatoes into 1-inch coins. During the final 10 minutes of cooking, I intend to take the vegetables out and finish by caramelizing them in a frypan. Overall, thank you for this speedy and delicious recipe.

Daniel Brown

01/12/2025 07:48:51 PM

Delicious recipe! I recommend boiling the potatoes for a short period of time, about 10 minutes, before using them in the dish.

Ronald Wilson

09/07/2024 05:54:18 PM

I have prepared this recipe multiple times and it has become a regular dish in my cooking rotation. However, I found that it requires a longer cooking time than indicated - typically around 45 minutes works best for me. For seasoning, I generously coat the chicken with poultry seasoning, adding a pinch of salt and pepper for flavor. While the recipe calls for potatoes, I often opt for a different mix like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, baby carrots, and quartered onions for a tasty variation. Occasionally, I omit the bacon, but if I do use it, I prefer using packaged real bacon chips sprinkled on during the final minutes of cooking instead of broiling.

Maria Collins

02/15/2025 01:46:06 AM

Substituted broccoli for Brussels sprouts and oh my goodness, it was so delicious! This meal was incredibly quick and easy to make, and the whole family absolutely loved it!!