Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Roasted Butternut Squash stuffed with tender chicken. This comforting dish features golden-brown butternut squash cradling a savory chicken filling, enhanced by the sweetness of honey and aromatic thyme. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Dive into a meal that warms hearts while tantalizing your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the butternut squashes lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over each half, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- While roasting, season and cook the chicken breasts in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Chop the chicken and mix with honey, thyme, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Flip the roasted squash cut-side up and fill with the chicken mixture; drizzle additional honey on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half squash (about 250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg