Quinoa With Butternut Squash, Chicken, And Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Quinoa With Butternut Squash, Chicken, And Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts; water to cover; 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins(R)); 1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
water to cover
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins(R))
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Place chicken breasts in a saucepan; add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer just until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken breasts and set aside to cool, reserving water.
2
Measure 3 cups from reserved water and discard any remaining. Pour the 3 cups water back into saucepan. Add quinoa and bouillon; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pecans and toss until fragrant and one shade darker, about 5 minutes. Remove pecans and set aside. Add butternut squash and 2 tablespoons water to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, adding more water if needed, 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Chop chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces.
5
Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, squash, and pecans in a bowl. Stir in cranberries, goat cheese, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, water to cover, 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Quinoa With Butternut Squash, Chicken, And Goat Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Quinoa With Butternut Squash, Chicken, And Goat Cheese

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