Description
Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken is a delightful culinary creation that harmonizes the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with a savory chicken filling, enhanced by aromatic herbs and a hint of honey. This dish is not only perfect for family dinners but also an impressive centerpiece for holiday gatherings. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it promises to satisfy both aesthetically and gastronomically.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squash in half, remove seeds, and brush the cut sides with olive oil. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in shredded chicken along with chicken broth, cooking until heated through. Mix in Parmesan cheese and optional add-ins like cranberries or nuts.
- Scoop out some flesh from the roasted squash and combine it with the chicken filling.
- Stuff each squash half generously with the mixture and return to the oven 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: 375
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg