Best 5 Roast Chicken Butternut Squash And Swiss Chard Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing recipe for Roast Chicken, Butternut Squash, and Swiss Chard. This wholesome dish tantalizes taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures. Perfectly roasted chicken, tender butternut squash, and earthy Swiss chard come together in a vibrant tapestry of colors and flavors.

**Roast Chicken:**

- Savor the succulent, juicy chicken roasted to golden perfection.
- Aromatic herbs and spices infuse the chicken with a savory, mouthwatering flavor profile.
- Enjoy crispy, golden-brown skin that shatters with every bite.

**Butternut Squash:**

- Roasted butternut squash lends a sweet, earthy balance to the dish.
- Its creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture adds a luxurious element.
- Natural sweetness of the squash pairs perfectly with the savory chicken.

**Swiss Chard:**

- Swiss chard's vibrant green leaves add a pop of color and a slightly bitter note.
- Its hearty texture provides a satisfying contrast to the tender chicken and squash.
- Rich in nutrients, Swiss chard boosts the nutritional value of the dish.

Together, these ingredients create a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Elevate your weeknight dinners or impress your guests with this stunning and satisfying dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT LINGUINE



Roasted Butternut Linguine image

Squash is one of our favorite vegetables, and this is my husband's favorite fall dish. He looks forward to it all year. -Kim Caputo, Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound uncooked linguine
2 cups julienned Swiss chard
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place the squash and onion in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil and pepper flakes; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add squash mixture, Swiss chard, sage, salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHORIZO & CHILLI



Roast chicken with butternut squash, chorizo & chilli image

Add some punchy Spanish flavours to your Sunday roast - plus try Sara's ideas for using up the leftovers throughout the week

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large free-range chicken (about 2.25kg/5lb)
4 medium red onions , 1 halved, the rest cut into wedges
1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for greasing
12 sage leaves, 8 shredded, 4 left whole, plus an extra sprig to garnish
1 butternut squash , peeled and cut into large, chunky wedges
500g pack Charlotte potato , halved
2 red chillies , seeds left in and sliced
110g pack chorizo sausages, sliced
1 garlic bulb, separated into cloves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Pull the white fat out of the chicken's cavity and discard. Tuck 2 onion halves inside the cavity with the 4 whole sage leaves, rub the skin with a little oil, then season well. Put the chicken, breast-side down, in a large roasting tin, then roast for 45 mins. Turn it over then roast for 30 mins more.
  • Toss the onion wedges with the sage, squash, potatoes, chillies, chorizo and garlic. Add the oil, season well, and mix again. Scatter round the chicken, toss in the pan juices, then roast for 45 mins.
  • Lift the chicken from the roasting tin and put on a plate, then turn up the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Toss the vegetables in the pan juices, spread over the tin to give them a bit of space, then return to the oven for 15 mins to brown while the chicken rests under foil and tea towels. Garnish with fresh sage leaves and serve with broccoli and wilted spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium

ROAST CHICKEN, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWISS CHARD



Roast Chicken, Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard image

This was a winning recipe from Hell's Kitchen 2011 and was published in People Magazine 8/8/2011. It has become one of our very favorite all-in-one dinners!! Absolutely delicious!!

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 chicken legs with thigh, attached
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced
sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 lbs swiss chard, blanched and drained well
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Season chicken with 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper and paprika.
  • heat canola oil in a sauté pan.
  • Sear chicken on each side for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer skin side up to a rack set in a sheet pan.
  • Roast until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons each salt and sugar plus squash to a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes and drain.
  • Place in a food processor. Add heavy cream, butter, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Process until smooth.
  • Keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. sauté onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add swiss chard. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken stock.
  • Boil, then cook until broth reduces by half.
  • Spoon squash and swiss chard on plate. Top with chicken.
  • Serve -- Yum!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, WITH SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH



Roasted Butternut Squash, With Swiss Chard or Spinach image

A wonderful, healthy, fall/winter meal! Butternut is roasted revealing it's sweetness. Encased with fresh greens barely cooked so the body can enjoy all the rich enzymes helping the body digest the heavy festive meals. Sprinkled with Pine nuts and dried cranberries for yumminess. Any Thanksgiving/Christmas table will stand out with this as a side or make a meal of it! You can easily half the recipe.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chard

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 -10 cups diced butternut squash
olive oil
7 shallots, peeled and quartered
20 garlic cloves, peeled
seasoned salt
1 sprig fresh rosemary
10 cups rough chopped greens, like spinach, Swiss chard, Kale
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
fresh sage, chopped to taste
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds from the center and discard. Cut squash into large chunks. Coat with olive oil. Season seasoned salt and and rosemary to taste and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 45=60 minutes stir half way through, roast until well caramelized.
  • Coat shallots and garlic with olive oil. Season to taste with seasoned salt and spread on a second lined baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until well caramelized.
  • If using Swiss chard stir fry the stems for 2-3 minutes. If using tender greens just toss into the hot butternut without cooking before serving to just wilt. Swiss chard, kale and or collards you just want to lightly cook or eat raw for the good for you enzymes. If you don`t like it firm and crisp go ahead and simmer until desired texture is reached.
  • When squash, shallots, and garlic are done, toss with greens, tossed pine nuts, sage and cranberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.2

SHEET PAN MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Sheet Pan Mustard Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash image

This one-pan roasted chicken with butternut squash makes for a quick and easy fall dinner idea. You just need to toss everything together and bake!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 ½ teaspoons crushed rosemary
salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
5 cups cubed butternut squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard, and apple cider in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place on one side of the baking sheet; brush with mustard mixture. Place butternut squash on the other side of the baking sheet; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and chicken is golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Baste chicken with mustard mixture several times during roasting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1127.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut butternut squash from the grocery store. If you are using whole squash, be sure to peel and cube it before roasting.
  • If you don't have Swiss chard, you can substitute another leafy green vegetable, such as kale or spinach.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, use fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary.
  • Be sure to season the chicken and vegetables well with salt and pepper.
  • If you want a crispy chicken skin, be sure to pat the chicken dry before roasting.
  • Roast the chicken and vegetables until they are tender and cooked through.

Conclusion:

This roast chicken with butternut squash and Swiss chard is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is roasted until it is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are roasted until they are tender and caramelized. The Swiss chard adds a pop of color and a slightly bitter flavor that complements the sweetness of the butternut squash. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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