Description

This cozy Crockpot Maple Dijon Chicken With Butternut Squash is a comforting, healthy dinner idea that’s perfect for fall or winter. Made with sweet maple syrup, tangy Dijon mustard, and creamy butternut squash, it delivers a satisfying and flavorful dish with minimal effort. It’s one of my favorite easy recipes for a quick dinner or hearty lunch, and it fits right into your list of healthy food ideas, weeknight meals, or crockpot favorites.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 small butternut squash peeled and cubed

1 small onion thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic minced

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Layer sliced onion and minced garlic on the bottom of your slow cooker.

2. Place the chicken thighs on top of the onion and scatter the cubed butternut squash around them.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

4. Pour the maple Dijon mixture evenly over the chicken and squash.

5. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and squash is soft.

6. Gently stir to coat everything in the glaze. Adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving, if desired.

Notes

Use fresh butternut squash instead of pre-cut to avoid mushy texture.

Don’t skip the apple cider vinegar—it brightens the whole dish.

If sauce is too thin, remove lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 390
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 470mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: easy dinner, crockpot chicken, healthy crockpot, maple chicken, fall recipes, chicken and squash, quick dinner, comfort food