Description
Indulge in the comfort of our Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash Bake – The Ultimate One-Pan Dinner. This heartwarming dish features tender chicken nestled among sweet roasted butternut squash and sautéed leeks, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is not only delicious but also simple to prepare with minimal cleanup. With its rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, this bake is sure to become a staple at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp thyme, fresh or dried
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté sliced leeks in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and cook until slightly golden.
- Combine cooked chicken with vegetables in the skillet. Add chicken broth, cream, nutmeg, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg