Golden Chicken-Stuffed Acorn Squash 🍗🥑

🍗 Chicken in Acorn Halves Recipe 🍠

Description: This delightful dish presents a harmonious blend of tender chicken and savory vegetables nestled within the natural bowl-like acorn squash halves, creating both a visually stunning and deliciously satisfying meal. Whether enjoyed as a standalone dish or paired with your favorite pasta, this recipe promises to elevate your dining experience, making it perfect for cozy winter nights or busy weeknights when you crave a wholesome, one-dish meal.

Recipe Category: One Dish Meal 🥘

Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Winter, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours ⏰

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 747.7
• Fat Content: 54.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 22.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 135.1mg
• Sodium Content: 684.2mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 37g
• Fiber Content: 10.4g
• Sugar Content: 3.6g
• Protein Content: 35.7g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️

2. Prepare Acorn Squash:

   • Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. 🥑
   • Trim a thin slice off the bottom of each half to ensure they sit evenly on the baking sheet.

3. Butter and Bake:

   • Spread a generous amount of butter over the entire cavity of each squash half. 🧈
   • Place the squash halves, cut side down, on a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until tender. 🍠

4. Prepare Filling:

   • While the squash is baking, prepare the filling by combining all remaining ingredients except for the avocado and almonds in a mixing bowl. 🥣
   • Mix the ingredients well until evenly combined. 🥄

5. Fill Squash Halves:

   • Once the squash halves are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully turn them upright.
   • Divide the filling mixture evenly among the squash halves, spooning it into each one until filled. 🥄

6. Add Avocado and Almonds:

   • Top each filled squash half with two slices of avocado for a creamy touch. 🥑
   • Sprinkle the filled halves with almonds, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. 🌰

7. Bake Again:

   • Return the filled squash halves to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the filling to become irresistibly golden and bubbly. 🕒

8. Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove the chicken-filled acorn squash halves from the oven and serve them hot, either as a standalone meal or accompanied by your favorite pasta noodles for a complete dining experience. 🍽️

With its combination of hearty chicken, flavorful vegetables, and tender acorn squash, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger, making it a memorable addition to your recipe collection. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this delicious dish with loved ones, creating cherished moments around the dinner table. Bon appétit! 🍗🥑🌰