Chicken with pumpkin and baked potatoes is a complete and tasty main course, perfect for everyday cooking. It’s one of those practical recipes that solve lunch or dinner without stress: you put everything in a single baking dish, season it with herbs and spices, and then let it cook in the oven. The chicken remains tender and flavorful, while the pumpkin and potatoes absorb all the aromas of the cooking.
It’s a very simple recipe I prepare when I want a hearty yet balanced dish, without having to think about additional sides. Just a few well-combined ingredients are enough to bring a rustic, appetizing, and appreciated main course to the table. Try it and see how easy it is to make!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs chicken thighs (deboned, or chicken legs)
- 9 oz pumpkin (net weight)
- 9 oz potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic (to taste)
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 3 leaves sage
- spices (for BBQ or other mix to taste)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Cutting board
Preparation
After removing the skin and seeds, cut the pumpkin into cubes. Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into cubes as well.
Combine pumpkin and potatoes in a bowl, add a mix of spices to taste (I used a barbecue mix), sage, rosemary, salt, extra virgin olive oil, and mix (1).
Take the chicken thighs (or legs) and season them with the same mix of spices, salt, and oil. In this case, I used deboned, skinless thighs, but classic drumsticks with skin are also fine.
Line a large baking dish with parchment paper, arrange the meat, pumpkin, and potatoes without overlapping them if possible (2). Optionally, you can also add 1-2 cloves of garlic.
Put everything in a fan oven at 356-374°F and cook for about 30 minutes (35-40 if you’ve used bone-in thighs).
The oven-baked chicken with pumpkin and potatoes is ready, transfer it to a platter and serve it hot… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
You can use thighs, legs, or other parts of the chicken. If using breast, add it to the baking dish after 10-15 minutes, so it doesn’t overcook.
You can season with herbs and spices to taste: oregano, marjoram, curry, paprika, etc.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the dish in advance?
Sure, you can just reheat it for a few minutes.
Can I cook it in an air fryer?
Sure, you’ll need to set the air fryer to 356°F and cook for 20-25 minutes. If your air fryer isn’t big enough, you’ll have to cook in two batches.
