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Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Butternut Squash Skillet

Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Butternut Squash Skillet

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs boneless, skinless, chopped
  • 3 cups Butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 0.75 cup Heavy cream room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 cups Leafy greens spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the cubed butternut squash and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, simmering for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the squash is tender.
  • Add the leafy greens to the skillet, stirring until wilted. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, toss to coat in the creamy sauce, and serve immediately.