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Sweet and Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Chicken

This dish features roasted butternut squash stuffed with a savory filling of chicken, Brussels sprouts, beets, walnuts, and feta, drizzled with honey for a delightful blend of flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Healthy, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium butternut squashes, halved and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 cup cooked beets, diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme, if available
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the halved squashes on a baking sheet cut side up. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
Cooking
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. In the same skillet, add the trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts and cook for 5-7 minutes until caramelized and tender.
Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Brussels sprouts, diced beets, chopped walnuts, honey, and half of the crumbled feta. Stir well.
  2. Remove the butternut squash from the oven and fill each half with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  3. Top each stuffed squash half with the remaining feta cheese.
Final Bake
  1. Return the stuffed squashes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted.
  2. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, and serve warm.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate the diced chicken in olive oil, honey, thyme, and garlic powder for an hour before cooking. You can also swap out walnuts for pecans or add other vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes.