One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash
Juicy chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and tender butternut squash come together in one skillet for a cozy and flavor-packed dinner your family will love.
Ingredients
- ½ lb Bacon
- 6 Skinless Chicken Thighs (boneless)
- 3 Butternut Squash (cubed)
- Coconut Oil (for frying)
- Fresh Sage (chopped)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425. In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy. Set bacon aside & crumble when cooled.
- In the same skillet, sauté cubed butternut squash in bacon grease until soft. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Once squash is soft, remove from skillet & place on a plate.
- Add coconut oil to your skillet if the bacon grease looks low. Add chicken thighs, top down in the skillet & cook for 10 minutes. Lightly season the thighs with salt & pepper.
- Flip the thighs over, then add your squash back into the skillet all around the thighs.
- Remove the skillet from the stovetop and place it in your preheated oven. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Carefully remove from oven, top with crumbled bacon & fresh sage.
- Enjoy your chicken thighs with butternut squash!
Notes
Prep Ahead: Cube the butternut squash and chop the sage the night before to save time.
Extra Flavor Boost: Marinate the chicken thighs in olive oil, garlic, and a sprinkle of paprika for 30 minutes before cooking.
Crispier Bacon Hack: Use thick-cut bacon and fry it slowly over low heat for the crispiest bits.
Nutrition
Calories: 805kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 57gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 1126mgPotassium: 2678mgFiber: 11gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 59855IUVitamin C: 118mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 6mg
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