Description
Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash Bake is the ultimate one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and aromatic leeks into a comforting dish your family will love. This creamy bake is perfect for weeknight meals or cozy family gatherings, offering a nourishing alternative that pleases all palates. With its rich flavors topped with a golden cheese crust, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that warms the heart and fills the table with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or crème fraîche
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced leeks for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Mix in chicken broth, cream or crème fraîche, nutmeg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg