Description
Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken With Butternut Squash is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and a uniquely flavored maple-Dijon sauce. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering both warmth and nourishment with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer cubed butternut squash on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and squash.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until fully cooked (165°F/75°C).
- Shred or serve chicken whole with squash and sauce; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 7 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg