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Chicken Leek and Butternut Squash Bake
A hearty and healthy baked dish combining tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and flavorful leeks, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 1/3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (uncooked)
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- to taste Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp salted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 1/3 lb butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 leeks leeks (cleaned, trimmed, sliced)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic (or 3 garlic cloves, crushed)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese
- a handful fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C fan (200°C/400°F). Season chicken, sear until golden, then set aside.
- Melt butter in pan, cook onion, squash, and paprika until squash softens, deglaze with chicken broth.
- Add leeks and garlic, cook until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Transfer vegetables to dish, arrange chicken on top, pour broth, sprinkle parmesan.
- Cover with foil, bake 15 mins, uncover and bake 15 mins until cooked and golden. Broil if desired.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.