Description

Savor the warmth of home-cooked comfort with this Irresistible Roasted Chicken Leek Butternut Recipe. This dish features succulent roasted chicken paired with sweet butternut squash and aromatic leeks, creating a symphony of flavors that will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
2 large leeks, sliced
1 medium butternut squash, cubed (about 3 cups)
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine sliced leeks, cubed butternut squash, minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
Arrange the vegetable mixture around the chicken in a roasting pan.
Roast for about 1 hour or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Check juices for clarity.
Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the dish (about 300g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before cooking. - Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes for added nutrition and variety.