Butter Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

10 mins
4 servings

Sweet roasted acorn squash meets savory Butter Chicken in this elegant yet easy dish. It’s a warm, wholesome option for cozy dinners and a creative way to serve a classic.

Butter Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

4 small acorn squashes
2 tbs olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 cup cooked tricolor quinoa
2 fully cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 jar Tasty Bite Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce
Pumpkin seeds to garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 400℉.
  2. Cut the squashes in half and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the cut side of each half with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut side up and bake for 40 minutes.
  3. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add the quinoa, shredded chicken, and butter chicken sauce. Mix the ingredients until combined, then remove from heat.
  4. Spoon the butter chicken mixture into the cooked squash halves. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and herbs.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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