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Delicious Chicken and Butternut Squash Bake for a comforting meal

Chicken and Butternut Squash Bake

A delicious and healthy one-dish meal combining tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and mild leeks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 pieces leeks, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash and sliced leeks with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish and surround them with the squash and leeks.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the squash is tender.
  3. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve Chicken and Butternut Squash Bake directly from the baking dish. It pairs well with a simple green salad or some crusty bread.

Notes

For extra flavor, try marinating the chicken in olive oil, salt, and spices for a few hours before baking. You can add other vegetables like carrots or red onions for more variety. If you like a crispier texture, broil the dish for the last few minutes of baking. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.