Best 8 Baked Chicken And Acorn Squash Recipes

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Baked chicken and acorn squash is a wholesome and savory dish that combines the juicy tenderness of chicken with the sweet and nutty flavor of roasted acorn squash. This wholesome one-pan meal is a perfect balance of protein and vegetables, making it a nutritious and satisfying option for both lunch and dinner. With its crispy chicken skin, tender squash, and flavorful herbs and spices, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAPLE-ROASTED CHICKEN & ACORN SQUASH



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When I became a new mother, my mom helped me find comforting and simple recipes to have on hand. This terrific roast chicken is a happy discovery. -Sara Eilers, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium acorn squash
4 medium carrots, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place squash, carrots and onion in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; top with chicken, skin side down. Roast 10 minutes., Turn chicken over; drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CHICKEN AND ACORN SQUASH



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This eye-pleasing main dish is ideal for harvesttime with its colorful acorn squash and sweet peaches. The fragrance of rosemary-seasoned chicken baking is heavenly. My family says it's every bit as delicious as it smells.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small acorn squash (1-1/4 pounds each)
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil. Arrange chicken over squash. Combine the brown sugar, rosemary and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes, basting with pan juices twice. , Pour peaches over chicken and squash. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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Baked acorn squash with a buttery orange flavor, accented with nutmeg. Kids love this!

Provided by SUEZQ64

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a baking dish with about 1/2 inch water. Place squash halves cut side down in the dish, and bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the thawed orange juice, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • Turn squash halves cut side up in the baking dish, and drizzle evenly with the orange juice sauce. Continue baking 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 50.3 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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This is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, diced
6 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut side down.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Turn cut side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

CHICKEN CURRY IN ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Chicken Curry in Roasted Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jenlyn33922

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small acorn squash
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°.
  • Cut the squash in half. Rub it with half the oil and the salt and pepper.
  • Place on baking sheet and roast until flesh is soft and brown, about 25 minutes.
  • While squash is roasting, heat the remaining oil in large pan over medium heat. add the chicken, bell pepper and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes then add the curry powder, milk and raisins. Mix thoroughly. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Serve a scoop of the chicken curry inside the roasted squash, garnish with cilantro.

BAKED CHICKEN AND SQUASH



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Baked chicken is paired with sweet acorn squash and a savory marinade for a hearty dish that will warm up a chilly night.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup KRAFT Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole chickens (6 lb.), cut into 8 pieces each
1 large acorn squash (2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Mix dressing and garlic. Pour over chicken in large bowl; toss to coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, pierce squash with fork. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Cut each half into 6 pieces.
  • Place chicken in 2 (13x9-inch) baking dishes; top with squash, butter and sugar.
  • Bake 1 hour or until squash is tender and chicken is done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 38 g

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SQUASH



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Make and share this Roasted Chicken With Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dkam1719

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken breasts, bone in skin on
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 acorn squash
1 buttercup squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Place chicken in 15 x 10 roasting pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In medium bowl combine syrup, thyme and butter.
  • Cut acorn squash into rings, remove seeds and cut rings in half.
  • Cut buttercup squash into 6 wedges. Place around chicken in pan and drizzle with syrup mixture.
  • Bake covered at 400 for 40 minutes. Then uncover and baste chicken and sqush wit maple syrup in pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.6, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 154.5, Sodium 194.1, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 15.8, Protein 46.3

BAKED AND LOADED ACORN SQUASH



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Sweeten your winter suppers with this loaded squash that can't help but warm you up from stem to stern when partnered with pears, Granny Smiths, nutmeg, cinnamon and apple brandy.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 acorn squash, halved, seeds and strings scooped out
3 tablespoons vegan margarine or extra virgin olive oil
8 pears, peeled, cored and diced
8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup Calvados brandy (apple brandy) or apple liqueur
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
4 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the halved squash on a sheet pan, skin side down. If necessary, cut a slice from the rounded side to make the squash level. Place 1 teaspoon (or so) of the margarine in each half, cover with foil and bake until squash has softened, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Meanwhile, combine the diced pears and apples, and drizzle with the Calvados and lemon juice to prevent browning. Add nutmeg and cinnamon and stir until well mixed.
  • Spoon the mixture into squash halves, dividing evenly. Cover with foil and return to the oven. Bake until fruit is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Uncover and bake watchfully until fruit is slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right acorn squash: Look for acorn squash that is small to medium in size, with a deep green color and no blemishes.
  • Prepare the acorn squash properly: Cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the acorn squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the acorn squash halves on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
  • Cook the chicken: While the acorn squash is roasting, cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Assemble the dish: Place the roasted acorn squash halves on a serving platter. Top each half with a cooked chicken breast. Drizzle with pan juices from the chicken.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken and acorn squash is a delicious and healthy fall dish that is easy to make. The acorn squash is roasted until tender and sweet, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. This dish is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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