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Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash

Savory Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash Bake for Cozy Nights

A delightful recipe featuring Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash, perfect for cozy fall nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 spray Low-calorie oil spray for sautéing
  • 1 1/3 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs fresh for best results
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley flakes or fresh parsley for extra brightness
  • ½ tsp Dried thyme or fresh thyme if available
  • to taste Salt and ground black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Salted butter or olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 Yellow onion, sliced for caramelized base
  • 1 1/3 lb Butternut squash, peeled and diced cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika for a twist
  • 3 Leeks, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced for mild sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Chopped garlic or 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 cup Chicken broth homemade or store brand
  • 3 oz Freshly grated parmesan cheese to sprinkle at the end
  • a handful Fresh parsley leaves, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • sauté pan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C fan (200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6).
  2. Cut chicken thighs into thirds, season with salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme, then sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Melt butter (or oil) in the same pan, add onion, butternut squash, and paprika; cook until softened, around 8-10 minutes. Deglaze with chicken broth.
  4. Stir in leeks and garlic, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
  5. Transfer the sautéed veggies to a baking dish, place the chicken on top, pour broth over, and sprinkle with parmesan.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread or a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a squeeze of lemon for added brightness.

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