Roasted Italian Chicken Breast and Acorn Squash

GF NF SF Jan 2, 2024

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This simple and healthy meal is a go to favorite of mine. Just roast cubed acorn squash and thinly sliced chicken breasts with Italian herbs and spices for a delicious and quick meal. Both the meat and the vegetables can be prepped ahead of time, ready to stick in the oven when you get home from work. I've paired this here with a side of roasted potatoes, but rice, beans, or sweet potatoes are also good picks!

ACORN SQUASH
- 3 lb, about 2 medium (1361 g) Acorn squash
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (45 g) Minced garlic
- 2 tbsp (6 g) Basil, dried
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Onion powder
- 1 tbsp (8 g) Grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp (12 g) Lemon pepper
- 1 tsp (3 g) Black pepper, ground

CHICKEN
- 2 lb (907 g) Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (6 g) Basil, dried
- 2 tbsp (6 g) Thyme, dried
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Onion powder
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Garlic powder
- 1 tsp (6 g) Salt
- 1 tsp (3 g) Black pepper, ground

1. Preheat your oven to 400F, and line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper

2. Wash your acorn squash, cut in half, and scoop out the seeds. Cut the acorn squash into a medium dice, and add to a large bowl. Leave the skins on!

3. Season the acorn squash with oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, basil, onion powder, grated cheese, lemon pepper, and black pepper

4. Transfer to the pan, and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until soft and browned

5. As the acorn squash roasts, prepare the chicken. Cut your chicken breasts into large cutlets, and pound to an even thickness. Add to your bowl

6. Season the chicken with oil, balsamic, lemon juice, basil, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper

7. Transfer the chicken to the pan. Roast at 400F for about 13 minutes, or until the internal temperature just reaches 165F

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Servings: 6
Calories: 358
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 10 g
Carbs: 32 g
Fiber: 5 g

Description

Time

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$1.73

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Acorn Squash

3 lb, about 2 medium Acorn squash

1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp Lemon juice

2 tbsp Minced garlic

2 tbsp Basil, dried

1 tbsp Onion powder

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp Lemon pepper

1 tsp Black pepper, ground

Chicken

2 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast

1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp Lemon juice

2 tbsp Basil, dried