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Chicken in Butternut Squash Mushroom Cream Sauce

Savory Chicken in Butternut Squash Mushroom Cream Sauce Delight

This Chicken in Butternut Squash Mushroom Cream Sauce is a quick, hearty meal that blends savory chicken with creamy butternut squash sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter can substitute with ghee for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • a few fresh sage leaves or use dried sage (1/3 the amount)
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 cup cream 20% fat; coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan nutritional yeast for vegan
  • red pepper flakes to taste optional for heat

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by finely mincing the garlic, chopping the onion, and slicing the cremini mushrooms. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the unsalted butter. Once melted, sear the seasoned chicken for 5–8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover to keep warm.
  4. Add the butternut squash to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. Stir in the onion, garlic, and sage leaves, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the skillet to release brown bits. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in the cream, miso paste, and Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Return the mushrooms and chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Heat through for about 2 minutes. Serve hot, topped with black pepper and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish is adaptable; use coconut cream for dairy-free and serve with crusty bread or salad for a complete meal.

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