Description
Maple Dijon Chicken With Butternut Squash is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet-tangy glaze with the earthy sweetness of roasted butternut squash. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a stunning meal perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the baking dish.
- Peel and dice butternut squash into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and soy sauce until combined.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and arrange the butternut squash around it, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Drizzle with remaining sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with squash (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg