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
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c or 400f or gas mark 6
- Cut chicken thighs into thirds
- Spray a pan, add chicken, herbs, salt, and pepper, fry until golden
- Melt butter, add onions, squash, paprika, cook until squash softens
- Add leeks and garlic, cook until tender
- Transfer mixture to dish, place chicken on top, pour stock, sprinkle parmesan
- Cover and bake, uncover and bake until golden
- 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