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Chicken, Leek, and Butternut Squash Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

This Chicken, Leek, and Butternut Squash Bake is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and savory leeks are baked together with a cheesy topping for a delicious meal.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • low calorie spray
  • 600g boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 onion, halved and sliced
  • 600g butternut squash, diced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 80g parmesan, grated
  • handful fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c or 400f or gas mark 6
  2. Cut chicken thighs into thirds
  3. Spray a pan, add chicken, herbs, salt, and pepper, fry until golden
  4. Melt butter, add onions, squash, paprika, cook until squash softens
  5. Add leeks and garlic, cook until tender
  6. Transfer mixture to dish, place chicken on top, pour stock, sprinkle parmesan
  7. Cover and bake, uncover and bake until golden
  8. Season and sprinkle with parsley before serving

Notes

  • Make sure to evenly layer the ingredients in the baking dish for even cooking.
  • You can use olive oil instead of butter for a healthier option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg