Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken With Butternut Squash
This Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash is a comforting, flavorful one-pot meal combining tender chicken with sweet maple and tangy Dijon, perfectly complemented by roasted butternut squash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the cubed butternut squash on top of the chicken.
- Pour the maple Dijon sauce evenly over the chicken and squash.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and gently toss the squash to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and squash is tender.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, spooning the sauce over the chicken and squash.
Notes
For added texture and flavor, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving or serve with a side of steamed green beans.