Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Squash Recipes Healthy Winter Squash Recipes Healthy Delicata Squash Recipes Roasted Chicken & Winter Squash over Mixed Greens 4.9 (7) 5 Reviews This hearty salad comes together with little effort, since the squash and chicken can roast together on the same sheet pan. Prep the dressing and the salad greens while the chicken is roasting. By Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD Andrea Kirkland, MS, RD, is a nationally recognized culinary registered dietitian with over 20 years' experience as a cookbook editor, recipe developer, and food writer and has developed over 1000-plus recipes. Andrea's passionate about sharing her knowledge on home cooking and meal planning and is on a mission to prove that when it comes to food the words healthy and delicious can co-exist. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 ½ pounds delicata or acorn squash (see Tip) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 8 cups mixed salad greens 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 4 teaspoons salted roasted pumpkin seeds Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut crosswise into 1-inch slices. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add chicken and the squash and stir to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake, without stirring or flipping, until the squash starts to brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and slice. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 tablespoon mustard, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, maple syrup, thyme, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add greens and toss to coat. Divide the greens among 4 serving plates. Top with the chicken and squash, Parmesan, and pumpkin seeds. Tips Tip: You can find delicata and acorn squash in the produce section of many grocery stores. Delicata squash has an edible rind, but acorn squash does not, so you can remove the rind of acorn squash before serving or simply eat around it. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 415 Calories 17g Fat 39g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 cups salad, 3 ounces chicken and 2 slices squash Calories 415 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 7g 26% Total Sugars 10g Protein 31g 62% Total Fat 17g 21% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 84mg 28% Vitamin A 4118IU 82% Vitamin C 54mg 60% Folate 189mcg 47% Sodium 566mg 25% Calcium 191mg 15% Iron 4mg 23% Magnesium 166mg 40% Potassium 1767mg 38% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.