Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, sweet leeks, and creamy butternut squash, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced chicken breast
- 1 large leek, sliced
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the leeks until soft.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the butternut squash, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and drizzle with heavy cream.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the squash is tender.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash Bake, Cozy Meal, Hearty Dish