Heart Healthy Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Heart Healthy Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 medium acorn squash; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 Tbsp curry powder; 2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; 1 large sweet potato, washed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp curry powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp Kosher salt; 1 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp zest lemon; 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried ginger; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric

(5.0)

By Adam Fisher

Published 3/7/2023

Dietitian Reviewed: Christina Wright, RD, LDN

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Enjoy the rich flavors of this Heart Healthy Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash, a perfect one-dish meal of savory chicken, sweet potatoes, and zesty brown rice. Naturally gluten-free and diabetic-friendly, acorn squash is a natural, nutrient-packed bowl for this cozy, healthy meal.

Check out more healthy chicken dinner ideas to inspire your heart-friendly cooking!

Total Time

60 minutes

Servings

2

Calories

354

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How to Make Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash

Step 1

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out the seeds and discard. Place the squash halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to each half; using a silicone brush or your fingers, spread the oil on the inside and along the cut edge of the squash.
Step 2

In a bowl, combine all of the spices and mix until well combined. Season the squash, lightly rubbing the seasoning into the flesh. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Sweet Potato

Step 1

While the acorn squash marinates, set the oven racks to the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 small rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients except the sweet potato. Mix until well combined. Add the chopped sweet potato and toss to coat. Transfer to one of the prepared baking sheets.
Step 3

Bake the acorn squash and sweet potato at the same time with the acorn squash on the upper rack and the sweet potato on the lower rack. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until fork tender.

Chicken

Step 1

While the acorn squash and sweet potato are baking, prepare the chicken. In a small mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients except the chicken; mix until well combined. Add the chicken and marinate.
Step 2

During the last 15 minutes of baking time for the squash and sweet potato, place the chicken on the other prepared baking sheet and cook on the lower rack of the oven with the sweet potato, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3

Remove the squash, sweet potatoes and chicken from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

Brown Rice

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix until well combined.
Step 2

Using two forks, shred the chicken and add to the rice mixture. Add the sweet potatoes and mix to combine. Serve the mixture in the acorn squash halves.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 acorn squash, 1/4 cup brown rice, 3 oz chicken, 1/2 sweet potato

354

Calories

8

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

540

mg

Sodium

67

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

11

g

Fiber

6

g

Protein

4

g

Sugars

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Heart Healthy Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

Acorn Squash

Sweet Potato

Chicken

Brown Rice

How to Make Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash

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Sweet Potato

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Chicken

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Brown Rice

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