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Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash & Quinoa Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A comforting and nutritious stew combining tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and protein-rich quinoa for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash (peeled, seeded & chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Liquids & Grains

  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes

Proteins & Olives

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless (skinless) chicken thighs
  • 3/4 cup pitted & quartered kalamata olives

Seasonings & Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

Fresh Herbs & Seasonings

  • 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions 

  • Steam butternut squash until barely tender, then set aside half. Steam remaining until very tender, mash and set aside.
  • Simmer chicken broth, cook chicken thighs until done, then set aside to cool. Pour broth into a bowl.
  • Sauté onion in olive oil until browned, add garlic, salt, and oregano; cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, butternut squash, mashed squash, reserved broth, and quinoa; simmer until quinoa is translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Shred chicken, stir in olives and pepper, heat for 5 minutes, then add parsley and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Quinoa, squash