Sautéed Chicken with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables

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Glazed with a sweet and tangy maple-Dijon sauce served alongside caramelized roasted root vegetables. This Canadian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Canadian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped parsnips, and 1 large cut red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, mix 3 tbsp maple syrup with 2 tbsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl to create the glaze.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sear chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the maple-Dijon glaze over the chicken breasts and cook until the glaze is sticky and slightly caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken and serve immediately with the roasted root vegetables garnished with extra fresh thyme if desired.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Chicken with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Chicken with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Chicken with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables?

Canadian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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