Description
Indulge in a heartwarming dish with this Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken. This recipe combines tender, shredded chicken mixed with aromatic herbs and a hint of sweetness from honey, all nestled in roasted butternut squash. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this visually stunning dish will impress your guests while providing a nutritious meal. The vibrant colors and flavors are sure to make it a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the butternut squash, remove seeds, brush with olive oil, drizzle with honey, and season with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the squash cut side down on a baking sheet for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl over medium heat, combine shredded chicken and chicken broth for 2–3 minutes until warmed. Stir in Parmesan cheese and optional ingredients; season to taste.
- Mix the roasted squash flesh into the chicken mixture before stuffing back into each squash half.
- Return stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg