Butternut Squash Stuffed Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken breast stuffed with a creamy butternut squash filling, roasted to perfection. A comforting dish perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Roast or steam the butternut squash until tender. Mash it with a fork and mix in garlic, sage, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Place a generous spoonful of squash filling onto one side of each chicken breast. Roll the chicken tightly around the filling and secure it with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Brush the outside of the chicken rolls with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them in a baking dish and roast at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the squash filling or substitute thyme for sage. If the filling peeks out during cooking, spoon it back over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 35
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