Italian Chicken & Butternut Pie

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Satisfy your cravings with Italian Chicken & Butternut Pie
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs , quartered
5 ounces pancetta or 5 ounces streaky bacon , cubed
1 butternut squash , peeled , seeded and cut into 1in cubes
1 large onion , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup red wine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 canned Italian tomatoes
2 tablespoons cranberry jelly
1 ciabatta
black pepper
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
617
Sugar
7g
Fat
38g
Italian Chicken & Butternut Pie is a satisfying and hearty dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a cold winter evening. The combination of juicy chicken, crispy pancetta/bacon, sweet butternut squash, and flavorful Italian tomatoes makes it a delicious and comforting meal that will satisfy your taste buds. The cranberry jelly adds a sweet and tangy flavor that balances out the richness of the dish. The ciabatta and Parmesan topping adds a perfect crunch to each bite. This dish is also great for meal prep or leftovers as it can be easily reheated and consumed.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6.
2.Heat oil in a frying pan and fry chicken and pancetta/bacon for 5-7 minutes, until brown.
3.Add squash, onion, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes more.
4.Add marjoram, wine, flour, and canned Italian tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
5.Add cranberry jelly and season with black pepper.
6.Cut the ciabatta into 1 inch cubes and mix with the Parmesan.
7.Place chicken mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with ciabatta mix on top.
8.Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

PROS

Italian Chicken & Butternut Pie is an easy-to-make, comforting and flavorful dish.

It contains a good amount of protein, potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

CONS

This dish is high in saturated fat and calories if consumed excessively.

The pancetta/bacon also adds a significant amount of sodium to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Butternut squash is a nutrient-dense vegetable that may promote healthy skin, eyesight, and heart health. Chicken is a good source of protein and may help to build and repair muscles. The antioxidants in tomatoes and cranberry jelly may help to protect against certain diseases and promote optimal health.

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