Description
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken is a delicious and filling dish. It combines sweet and savory flavors for a perfect meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Fill each squash half with the chicken mixture.
- Place the filled squashes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until squashes are tender.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust honey quantity based on sweetness preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken