Recipe Here: https://boards.com/a/e0X9Yb.tIMcb6
Imagine tender, golden rings of delicata squash with caramelized edges, filled with savoury herb-seasoned chicken and finished with a little melted Parmesan. This is not only a show stopper but I bet you can just eat one.
The sweetness of the squash and Sweet Maple seasoning meets the savoury flavours of onion and herbs. Every bite delivers a lovely combination of tender squash, juicy chicken and a golden cheesy finish.
These little rounds look beautiful on a holiday table, but they’re easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. Serve them as a side dish or pass them around as a fall-inspired appetizer. Either way, don’t expect leftovers!
Did You Know?
Delicata squash is sometimes called sweet potato squash because of its naturally sweet, creamy flavour.
And here’s a bonus: unlike many winter squash varieties, delicata has a thin, tender skin that becomes deliciously edible when roasted. No peeling required!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients: A handful of everyday ingredients create something that looks special.
Protein-forward: Ground chicken breast provides lean protein without the extra sodium found in many prepared sausages.
Naturally colourful: Golden squash makes a beautiful edible base.
Versatile: Serve as an appetizer, side dish or part of a fall entertaining platter.
Easy entertaining: Prepare the squash rounds ahead and add the filling before baking.
Food With Benefits
This recipe is a lovely example of food first.
Chicken breast provides high-quality protein, which helps support muscle maintenance and repair.
Delicata squash contributes dietary fibre, vitamin C and carotenoids, including beta-carotene.
Egg helps bind the filling while contributing additional protein and nutrients.
Parmesan adds flavour, calcium and a little extra protein.
Olive oil provides predominantly monounsaturated fats.
PFF – Protein • Fiber • Fat
Each serving delivers approximately:
16g protein • 2g fiber • 4g fat
Based on two squash rounds per serving, these little bites offer a combination of lean protein, plant-based fibre and a modest amount of fat.
Nutrition is estimated and will vary with squash size, chicken breast and Parmesan quantities.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30–40 minutes (depending on squash thickness and filling)
Servings: 4–5 (2 rounds per serving)
Calories: Approximately 175 per serving.
