Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken
Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. The sweet notes of honey combined with the savory taste of seasoned chicken create an irresistible filling, all nestled within tender roasted butternut squash. This visually striking dish is versatile enough for family meals, holiday celebrations, or impressing guests at dinner parties. With easy preparation steps and nutritious ingredients, it’s a wholesome choice that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Parmesan cheese
- Dried cranberries (optional)
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
- Ground cinnamon
- Dried thyme
- Dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the butternut squash and remove the seeds. Brush cut sides with olive oil, drizzle honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Place squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened. Add shredded chicken and chicken broth; cook until heated through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, cranberries, walnuts, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Mix scooped-out squash flesh into the filling for extra flavor.
- Stuff the mixture into roasted squash halves and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg