Maple-Orange Chicken with Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Maple-Orange Chicken with Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small to medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 leeks, rinsed and chopped; 5 (5-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves (with or without bone); Salt and ground black pepper; 1 cup orange marmalade; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Servings: persons

1 small to medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 leeks, rinsed and chopped
5 (5-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves (with or without bone)
Salt and ground black pepper
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1
Place squash and sweet potatoes and leeks in the slow cooker.
2
Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper and place on top of vegetables in slow cooker.
3
In a medium bowl, combine orange marmalade and remaining ingredients.
4
Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables.
5
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
6
Serve 4 of the chicken breast halves with squash and potatoes on the side and extra sauce spooned over top (reserve remaining chicken for pizza).
7
Top with parsley and rosemary just before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small to medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 leeks, rinsed and chopped, 5 (5-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves (with or without bone), and more.

Yes, Maple-Orange Chicken with Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maple-Orange Chicken with Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes

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