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Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash

A cozy slow cooker dish featuring tender maple-dijon chicken and soft, flavorful butternut squash simmered in a sweet-savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Squash
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
Maple Dijon Sauce
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard optional
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Place butternut squash, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme into the crockpot.
  2. Lay chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables.
  3. Whisk together maple syrup, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, vinegar, broth, and olive oil.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken and squash.
  5. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.
  6. Shred or slice chicken as desired and serve with sauce.

Notes

Works with chicken breasts or thighs; thighs remain tender longer.