Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our honey roasted butternut squash stuffed with chicken. This delightful dish combines tender, sweet butternut squash with savory chicken, drizzled in a luscious honey glaze and aromatic sage. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends while filling your home with an inviting aroma. Experience the harmony of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp pure honey
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the squash cut side down on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While roasting, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until browned (about 5-6 minutes per side), ensuring it's cooked through.
- Drizzle honey over the cooked chicken and sprinkle with chopped sage; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove squash from the oven, flip cut side up, fill each half with shredded chicken mixture, and top with toasted pine nuts if desired.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes to warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg