Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken. This comforting dish features tender, honey-roasted butternut squash filled with savory, shredded chicken and a medley of aromatic herbs. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, it offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory that will impress your guests while being easy to prepare. With wholesome ingredients and vibrant presentation, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and make any occasion special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Drizzle of honey (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve butternut squash lengthwise; brush cut sides with olive oil and drizzle with honey. Season with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Roast cut side down on a baking sheet for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warmed shredded chicken with chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, diced onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the scooped-out flesh from the roasted squash.
- Generously fill each squash half with the chicken mixture.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half (250g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg