Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 big or 4 small acorn squash (either cut the tops off or in half, see post for more details); olive oil spray or brush with olive oil; 1 lb chicken thighs (skinless, boneless, chopped into bite size pieces); 1 t. oil; 1/2 sweet onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (finely minced); 2 leaves of fresh kale or spinach leaves (chopped (about 1 c.)); 1 lb. mushrooms (chopped, (depending on the season, I love to use chanterelles)); 2 c. fresh asparagus (chopped in bite size pieces (see notes at bottom)); 1 T. thyme; 1/2 T. tarragon; 4 T. bacon crumbles (or pieces of cooked bacon); 2 T. parmesan cheese (shredded); kosher salt; freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

These Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash are filled with a savory combination of chicken, chanterelles, herbs and parmesan cheese. Perfect for the fall season! Leave out the chicken if you wish. Also makes a great Thanksgiving side dish!

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:06:41 GMT