Autumn Chicken and Squash Dinner

Chunks of Ontario Butternut Squash and boneless chicken breasts team up in this quick and easy flavourful Fall entrée. Use butternut squash - it's a solid squash that can be cut into good size chunks for braising and its sleek straight sides make it easier to pare than other varieties.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

25 minutes

Makes

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 6 boneless skinless Ontario Chicken Breasts (about 1 ½ lb / 750 kg)
  • 1 large Ontario Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 or 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (1 L) 3/4-inch (2 cm) cubes Ontario Butternut Squash
  • 1 cup (250 mL) water
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh gingerroot
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) water
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour

Instructions

In large nonstick frypan or Dutch oven, heat oil. Add chicken breasts and brown on both sides; remove chicken. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook and stir over medium heat until onion is translucent. Return chicken to pan. Add squash.

Combine 1 cup (250 mL) water, teriyaki sauce and ginger; pour over chicken and squash. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and squash is tender, spooning sauce over top occasionally. Remove chicken and vegetables to platter; keep warm.

Smoothly combine 3 tbsp (45 mL) water and flour; add to pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

  • Protein: 30 grams
  • Fat: 7.5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 21 grams
  • Calories: 272
  • Fibre: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 990 mg

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