Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken. This appealing dish harmonizes the natural sweetness of honey-roasted butternut squash with succulent, tender chicken, creating a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its vibrant presentation and nutritious ingredients, this recipe is both easy to prepare and packed with wholesome goodness. Impress your guests with this stunning centerpiece that’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: dried cranberries or raisins, chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and brush cut sides with olive oil. Drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Place squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, mix shredded chicken with chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop some flesh from each roasted squash half and combine it with the filling mixture.
- Stuff each squash half generously with the filling and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg