Best Chicken Curry In Roasted Acorn Squash Recipes

CHICKEN WITH CURRY ROASTED SQUASH

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This chicken butternut squash curry is very flavorful and full of protein, fiber and phytonutrients. The addition of the apricots adds a mild sweetness to the dish. -Sharon Collison, Newark, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots, divided
3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place squash and onion in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast 25-30 minutes or just until squash is tender, stirring halfway., In a small saucepan, bring water and remaining oil to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, combine broth and 1/2 cup apricots; bring to a simmer. Add chicken, garbanzo beans, squash mixture and remaining salt and pepper; heat through, stirring gently. Serve with couscous; top with remaining apricots. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN AND ACORN SQUASH

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This eye-pleasing main dish is ideal for harvesttime with its colorful acorn squash and sweet peaches. The fragrance of rosemary-seasoned chicken baking is heavenly. My family says it's every bit as delicious as it smells.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 small acorn squash (1-1/4 pounds each)
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil. Arrange chicken over squash. Combine the brown sugar, rosemary and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes, basting with pan juices twice. , Pour peaches over chicken and squash. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°.

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MAPLE-ROASTED CHICKEN & ACORN SQUASH

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When I became a new mother, my mom helped me find comforting and simple recipes to have on hand. This terrific roast chicken is a happy discovery. -Sara Eilers, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash
4 medium carrots, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place squash, carrots and onion in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; top with chicken, skin side down. Roast 10 minutes., Turn chicken over; drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CURRY IN ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

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Make and share this Chicken Curry in Roasted Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jenlyn33922

Categories Curries

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small acorn squash
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450°.
Cut the squash in half. Rub it with half the oil and the salt and pepper.
Place on baking sheet and roast until flesh is soft and brown, about 25 minutes.
While squash is roasting, heat the remaining oil in large pan over medium heat. add the chicken, bell pepper and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes then add the curry powder, milk and raisins. Mix thoroughly. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Serve a scoop of the chicken curry inside the roasted squash, garnish with cilantro.