Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash Recipe
A comforting and flavorful crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with sweet butternut squash, Dijon mustard, and pure maple syrup. This easy-to-make dish combines savory and sweet elements, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner with minimal effort and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and cube the butternut squash into approximately 1-inch pieces. Slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves to be ready for layering in the crockpot.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Layer Vegetables: Place the diced butternut squash and sliced onions evenly into the bottom of the crockpot to create a bed for the chicken.
- Add Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable layer in the crockpot, ensuring they are not overlapping for even cooking.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the maple Dijon sauce evenly over the chicken breasts and vegetables in the crockpot, making sure the chicken is fully coated.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the butternut squash is tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and slice if desired. Serve alongside the cooked butternut squash and onions, spooning some of the maple Dijon sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly for tenderness.
- To add more depth, sprinkle fresh thyme or rosemary over the chicken before cooking.
- Ensure the butternut squash is evenly cut so it cooks uniformly within the crockpot time frame.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and vegetables after cooking and simmer the remaining liquid on the stovetop until reduced to desired consistency.
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