Description
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey and the heartiness of chicken, all nestled in tender roasted butternut squash. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks while impressive enough to delight seasoned chefs. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash (about 3 lbs total)
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the butternut squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add minced garlic and diced chicken. Cook for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in softened cream cheese and honey until smooth.
- Flip roasted squash halves over, fill generously with chicken mixture, and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half squash (about 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg