Description
Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken is a delightful dish that beautifully marries sweet and savory flavors. This comforting recipe features tender butternut squash filled with juicy chicken, roasted garlic, and a hint of honey, all topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, it’s an impressive meal that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes (about 2 lbs total)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs), diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squashes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the squash roasts, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet just before removing from heat. Stir in honey and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Scoop some roasted squash flesh into the chicken mixture and fill each squash half generously with this stuffing. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg