Herbed Chicken and Squash

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
43%
Herbed Chicken and Squash
45 min.
4
452kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious, gluten-free and dairy-free recipe for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this Herbed Chicken and Squash dish! With a prep time of just 45 minutes, this flavorful and satisfying meal is perfect for any occasion.

The combination of succulent chicken and tender butternut squash, coated in a delectable apricot-mustard sauce, is sure to impress your family and friends. The savory blend of garlic, ginger, and balsamic vinegar adds a delightful depth of flavor to this dish, while the aromatic rosemary and Dijon mustard bring a burst of herbaceous goodness.

This recipe is not only popular, but also nutritious, with a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbs. With just the right amount of sweetness from the apricot preserves and a touch of tang from the balsamic vinegar, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a wholesome and satisfying meal, this Herbed Chicken and Squash recipe is a must-try. It's a great way to enjoy a flavorful, gluten-free, and dairy-free dish that everyone will love. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress your taste buds with this amazing recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apricot preserves 
  • teaspoons balsamic vinegar divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • pound butternut squash cubed peeled seeded
  • 2.5 pounds chicken breasts bone-in skinless
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons rosemary fresh divided chopped for garnish
  • clove garlic chopped
  • teaspoons ginger chopped
  • teaspoons olive oil divided
  • teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.8 pound onions sweet halved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Position rack in lower third of oven; heat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In a bowl, toss squash with 1 teaspoon oil. In a second bowl, toss onions with 2 teaspoons vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Place chicken on pan bone side up; spread squash and onion in a single layer around chicken; sprinkle vegetables with remaining 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; roast 15 minutes. In second bowl, combine preserves, mustard, ginger, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar. Flip chicken and brush with apricot-mustard sauce; turn veggies; roast until chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes more. Divide chicken and veggies among 4 plates; garnish each with a sprig of rosemary.
  3. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories452kcal
Protein55.72%
Fat19.53%
Carbs24.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
0.45
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.726086870484%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.98mg
Myricetin
0.98mg
Quercetin
12.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:451.99kcal
22.6%
Fat:9.71g
14.93%
Saturated Fat:1.95g
12.18%
Carbohydrates:27.68g
9.23%
Net Carbohydrates:24.27g
8.83%
Sugar:11.73g
13.03%
Cholesterol:181.44mg
60.48%
Sodium:954.53mg
41.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:62.32g
124.64%
Vitamin A:12193.07IU
243.86%
Vitamin B3:31.08mg
155.42%
Selenium:92.89µg
132.7%
Vitamin B6:2.43mg
121.36%
Phosphorus:661.98mg
66.2%
Vitamin B5:4.6mg
46.04%
Potassium:1582.25mg
45.21%
Vitamin C:32.69mg
39.62%
Magnesium:123.94mg
30.98%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.45%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.67%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.42%
Vitamin E:2.5mg
16.69%
Folate:63.06µg
15.76%
Fiber:3.41g
13.64%
Zinc:1.98mg
13.17%
Iron:2.31mg
12.81%
Copper:0.23mg
11.5%
Calcium:96.38mg
9.64%
Vitamin B12:0.57µg
9.45%
Vitamin K:3.73µg
3.56%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%
Source:Epicurious