Description
Let your slow cooker work its magic with this comforting and flavorful Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash. Tender chicken breasts are bathed in a sweet and tangy maple-Dijon sauce and paired with naturally sweet, fork-tender butternut squash. This hearty meal is simple to prep and ideal for busy weeknights or fall weekends at home. It’s a delicious choice for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, cozy food ideas, or healthy meal prep. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner or a new healthy crockpot option, this dish checks every box.
Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
1. Sear the chicken breasts in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
2. Add the cubed butternut squash to the bottom of your crockpot.
3. In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the chicken over the squash and pour the sauce over the top. Add fresh thyme sprigs.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and squash is fork-tender.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, don’t skip searing the chicken before placing it in the crockpot.
Swap out butternut squash for sweet potatoes if preferred—they pair just as well with maple Dijon flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg