Maple-Glazed Chicken Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Glazed with maple and herbs, served with caramelized carrots and parsnips. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (about 6 oz each chicken breasts, boneless and skinless)
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups sliced (1/2-inch thick) carrots
• 2 cups sliced (1/2-inch thick) parsnips
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp chopped rosemary until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown, then pour maple glaze evenly over chicken.
3. Step 3: Toss 2 cups sliced carrots and 2 cups sliced parsnips with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread around chicken in the skillet.
4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender and caramelized.