Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken With Butternut Squash
Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken With Butternut Squash is a warm, comforting dish that effortlessly brings together tender chicken breasts and sweet butternut squash, all enveloped in a delicious maple-Dijon sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re entertaining guests, requiring only 15 minutes of prep time before letting the slow cooker work its magic. The unique flavor combination of sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard will tantalize your taste buds, making this meal both satisfying and nutritious. Plus, with easy cleanup from one-pot cooking, you’ll have more time to enjoy your meal and less time worrying about the dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 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 the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer the cubed butternut squash on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and squash.
- Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve shredded or whole with sauce poured over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg