smoky Paprika Sheet-Pan Chicken with Pears, Potatoes, And Carrots

Serves 4 to 6

60 min

Sheet-pan suppers are a weeknight game changer for busy families. Not only is dinner cooked and served from one pan making cleanup a breeze, this technique allows for minimal effort in the preparation. It’s also the perfect opportunity to combine pears with those loose vegetables sitting in your fridge. As they roast, the chicken skin becomes crisp, and the pears release fragrant juices that mix with the spices and olive oil to create a delicious sauce right in the pan.

Ingredients Preparation

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Salt & pepper
5 to 6 ripe or slightly underripe USA Bosc, Concorde, Forelle, or Seckel Pears
1 pound small potatoes in a variety of colors, halved
3 carrots, peeled, halved, and cut
2 tablespoons Selection extra-virgin olive oil
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry with paper towe
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream, for serving