Name: Apple Butternut Squash Chicken in Crockpot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Large Chicken Breasts; 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Large Butternut Squash, chopped; 1 Medium-sized Granny Smith Apple, thinly sliced; 1½ tablespoons Yellow Mustard Sauce; 1½ tablespoons Maple Syrup; ½ teaspoon Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sriracha; ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme (or 2 sprigs of Fresh Thyme); ½ inch Ginger, grated (or use ½ teaspoon Ginger Powder); 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, melted and browned; Fresh Sage Leaves for garnish

Ingredients

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4 Large Chicken Breasts
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Large Butternut Squash, chopped
1 Medium-sized Granny Smith Apple, thinly sliced
1½ tablespoons Yellow Mustard Sauce
1½ tablespoons Maple Syrup
½ teaspoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Sriracha
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 tablespoon Dried Thyme (or 2 sprigs of Fresh Thyme)
½ inch Ginger, grated (or use ½ teaspoon Ginger Powder)
2 sticks Unsalted Butter, melted and browned
Fresh Sage Leaves for garnish

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Instructions

Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
Add chopped butternut squash to crockpot.
Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Layer seared chicken on top of butternut squash.
Top with sliced apples.
Cover and slow cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

Notes

Ensure not to overcrowd the crockpot for even cooking.
Adjust seasoning to match your personal taste.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 400
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 600
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 90