Description
Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken is a delicious dish that combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the savory flavors of shredded chicken, feta cheese, and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squashes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle honey over the squash halves, then season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with feta cheese and half of the chopped parsley.
- Once the squash is roasted, remove it from the oven and carefully fill each half with the chicken mixture.
- Return the stuffed squashes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to warm the filling.
- Remove from oven and garnish with remaining parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butternut squash is evenly roasted for the best texture.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with your favorite protein or a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg