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Chicken in Butternut Squash Mushroom Cream Sauce
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with roasted butternut squash and a creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 small chicken breast fillets (or 2 large, cut in half lengthwise)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 9 ounces cremini mushrooms (chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 14 ounces butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 sage leaves sage (torn)
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup cream 20% fat
- 1 tsp white miso paste
- 1 ounce grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook mushrooms in 1 tbsp oil until crispy; set aside. Brown chicken in 1 tbsp oil and butter; set aside.
- Sauté squash, onion, garlic, and sage until fragrant. Add broth, boil, then simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cream, miso, and Parmesan. Return chicken and mushrooms; simmer until heated through. Season with pepper and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Ensure to prepare all ingredients beforehand for a smooth cooking process.