Description
Creamy butternut squash chicken is a comforting one-pan dish that blends tender chicken with sweet butternut squash in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors and simplicity. The delightful aroma of sage and garlic elevates the experience, making each bite a warm embrace. Whether served over rice or pasta, this dish will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 6 leaves fresh sage
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop onion and garlic, peel and dice butternut squash.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper; sear each side until browned (approximately 5 minutes per side).
- Stir in butternut squash and pour in chicken broth. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Add heavy cream and fresh sage leaves; stir gently and simmer until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning as needed; serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg