Description
Hearty and flavorful, this stew combines tender chicken with sweet butternut squash and nutty quinoa for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) butternut squash, peeled, seeded & chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 1/2 cups (832 ml) chicken broth
- 3 boneless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cups (156 ml) uncooked quinoa
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Steam the butternut squash until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove half and set aside.
- Steam the remaining squash until very tender, an additional 4 to 6 minutes. Mash with a fork and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add chicken breasts, cover, and cook until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate to cool; pour broth into a medium bowl.
- Return saucepan to the stovetop over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browning, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add salt, minced garlic, and oregano. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, butternut squash pieces, and mashed squash to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Stir in reserved chicken broth and quinoa. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until quinoa is translucent, about 15 minutes.
- Shred the chicken.
- Stir chicken and pepper into the stew and simmer uncovered to heat, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and serve.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- To speed up cooking time, roast the butternut squash at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes before adding it to the stew.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80