How to Make Squash Stuffed Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to making a delicious and satisfying meal, it can be hard to find a recipe that checks all the boxes. But if you're looking for something that is both healthy and flavorful, then look no further than squash stuffed chicken breasts. This dish is a perfect combination of tender, juicy chicken and savory, sweet squash that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup finely diced acorn squash
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter or margarine. Add the squash, green bell pepper, onion and celery. Saute until slightly tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, add cheese and mix together.
  • Slice chicken breasts on the side about 3/4 of the way through. Stuff mixture evenly into each slit chicken breast until full. Dredge each breast in flour to coat completely, and brown coated chicken in skillet.
  • Place browned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, cover and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Nutrition

    461 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 197mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 547mg