Hearty Quinoa & Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Quinoa & Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash peeled and cubed; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 cups chicken shredded; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion medium, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 14 ounces diced tomatoes petite; 2/3 cup quinoa uncooked; 3/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and quartered; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley minced, optional; salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds butternut squash peeled and cubed
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 cups chicken shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion medium, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
14 ounces diced tomatoes petite
2/3 cup quinoa uncooked
3/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and quartered
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley minced, optional
salt

1
Steam the butternut squash until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Remove half the squash pieces and set aside.
2
Steam the remaining squash until very tender, an additional 5 minutes. Mash the squash with a fork, set aside.
3
In a sauce pan, medium heat, add olive oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is starting to turn brown, 8-10 minutes.
4
Add salt, minced garlic and oregano. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
5
To the saucepan, add tomatoes, butternut squash pieces, mashed butternut, stir to combine.
6
Stir in chicken broth, and quinoa. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is ready, about 15 minutes.
7
Add shredded chicken, olives and pepper to the stew and simmer, uncovered for about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in parley and serve

1939

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash peeled and cubed, 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3 cups chicken shredded, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Hearty Quinoa & Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Quinoa & Chicken Stew

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