Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash Bake: A Cozy Delight!
A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, sweet leeks, and creamy butternut squash, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 large leek, sliced
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the cubed butternut squash and sliced leeks.
- Drizzle with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the chicken broth and cream over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the squash is tender.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs and spices before baking.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes.
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