Ingredients for - Delicata Squash and Chicken Skillet

1. Delicata squash 1 small
2. Extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 ½ tablespoons
3. Onion, thinly sliced 1 small
4. Golden Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced 1 small
5. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 small
6. Cooked chicken, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 6 ounces
7. Chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup
8. Lemon 1 wedge
9. Garlic, minced 1 clove
10. Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon
11. Maple syrup 1 tablespoon
12. Minced fresh sage 1 ½ teaspoons
13. Minced fresh thyme 1 ½ teaspoons
14. Salt ⅛ teaspoon
15. Ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon
16. Lightly salted cashews ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Delicata Squash and Chicken Skillet

1 . Stage

Trim ends off delicata squash. Slice in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Discard ends and seeds, but leave the skin on. Place the squash cut-sides down on a cutting board and cut into thin slices.

2 . Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash, onion, and apple; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 3 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 more minutes, tossing occasionally.

3 . Stage

While the squash is cooking, combine chicken, bell pepper, juice from the lemon wedge, garlic, mustard, maple syrup, remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, sage, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and chicken is coated.

4 . Stage

Add chicken mixture to the skillet. Add cashews and toss to combine. Cook until chicken is heated through, about 1 minute.