Description
This Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous recipe is a delightful one-pan meal that combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash, the freshness of broccoli, tender chicken, and creamy cheddar cheese over fluffy couscous. A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pearl Couscous:
- 1 cup pearl couscous
Roasted Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Garnish:
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roast Vegetables: Toss butternut squash and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook Couscous: Toast couscous, add broth, simmer until tender. Stir in butter and cheddar cheese.
- Combine: Add chicken, roasted vegetables, and stir. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or rice for the couscous if preferred.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Frozen broccoli can be used, but roast slightly longer to reduce moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
