Best 7 Chicken Butternut Squash Posole Recipes

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Chicken butternut squash posole is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a combination of chicken, butternut squash, posole (hominy), and a variety of spices. The soup is typically served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, and cilantro. It is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Looking for a tasty dinner made using Progresso® broth? Then try this roasted chicken and squash recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lb), skinned
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 cups cubed (1/2 inch) peeled butternut squash (2 1/4 lb)
1 teaspoon fines herbes or 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons dry white wine or Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray roasting pan with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan. Brush chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
  • Place squash in large bowl; drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with fines herbes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss well. Spoon squash around chicken.
  • Roast uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Remove chicken and squash from pan; cover to keep warm.
  • Add wine to pan drippings; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring to loosen brown particles. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1/4 cup.
  • On each of 4 plates, place 1 chicken breast and 1 cup squash. Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce over each chicken breast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg

CHICKEN BUTTERNUT SQUASH POSOLE



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This is quick to put together and smells great while cooking! You can have fun with different types of salsas to add different flavor profiles! Cheese, green onions, and cilantro can be used as garnish, if desired.

Provided by dthron

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can hominy
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, butternut squash, red beans, hominy, chicken broth, salsa, beer, and Mexican oregano in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 7 1/2 hours (or on High for 3 1/2 hours). Stir cream into soup and continue cooking for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 913 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CHILE-CHICKEN POSOLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large white onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 6-ounce cans whole green chiles, drained
1 cup fresh cilantro
4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans hominy, drained
Sliced avocado and radishes and/or baked corn chips, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and salt and pepper to taste; set aside. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a blender, then add the chiles, cilantro and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and puree until smooth. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens and turns deep green, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, hominy and chicken to the saucepan. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 10 minutes. Garnish with avocado, radishes and/or corn chips, if desired.
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

BUTTERNUT SQUASH POSOLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added tomato puree
2 15-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, diced
Fresh salsa, for topping (optional)
Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the chili powder. Add the squash, poblano, oregano, cumin, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the poblano softens slightly, about5 minutes. Add 5 cups water, the tomato puree and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes, adding the hominy during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Season the posole with salt and divide among bowls. Top with the avocado and salsa and sprinkle with oregano. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 1451 milligrams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 9 grams

CHICKEN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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I found a fabulous recipe here recipe#397055 but sadly it did not fit into my diet. So I went to work to see if I could keep the same wonderful flavor while making the recipe a bit healthier! Thank you Texas Ladybug for sharing your fabulous recipe#397055! I give all credit to you! NOTE: Thx Sugasnaps. REwrote the directions to make them more clear!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced (I use a garlic press)
2 lbs butternut squash (weight before being peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb=appx 1.5 cups)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
14 ounces nonfat chicken broth (If your can or box is smaller you can add some water and bullion)
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan using medium high heat .
  • Add chicken and brown on both sides. Remove and keep warm.
  • Add onion to pan and saute until it becomes tender. Add garlic and saute for about 30 seconds or til the garlic releases its aroma.Do not brown the garlic or it will become bitter.
  • Add squash, thyme and rosemary and saute for 8 to 10 minutes and squash just begins to soften a little.
  • Add broth to the squash mix and bring to a bubble. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release (deglaze) all the yummy browned bits. Decrease heat to medium and simmer (a slow bubble) until the squash is tender. stirring occasionally.
  • If the liquid has not reduced and the squash is as tender as you like, turn the heat up and cook harder til sauce is at the thickness you want. Liquid should be reduced by about half.
  • Serve over pasta preferably, whole grain or brown rice.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and garnish each serving with freshly grated parmesan if desired.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH ORZO



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Chicken breast with a delicious orzo butternut squash side dish. Ready in 45 minutes to save even more time, buy prepped butternut squash.

Provided by tnap65

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small butternut squash
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup orzo pasta
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 ounces parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
1 lemon
4 ounces Baby Spinach
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 bone in chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Peel and seed squash, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Mince garlic.
  • Using meat pounder, pound thick part of chicken breast to 3/4 to 1 inch thickness. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken, skin side down, in cold 12 inch skillet, Cover and place over medium heat. Cook, without moving , unitl skin is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Continue to cook, covered, until skin is deep golden brown, rotating skillet halfway through cooking. Transfer to platter, tent with foil.
  • While chicken cooks, melt butter in large sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about thirty seconds. Stir in orzo and cook for one minute. Add squash and broth, bring to boil, and cook, stirring often, until orzo and squash are both tender, about 15 minutes.
  • While orzo is cooking grate parmesan (1 cup) mince three tablespoons chives and squeeze 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  • Off heat stir in babay spinach, nutmeg, parmesan, 2 tablespponsschives and lemon juice. Let sit unccovered for 5 minutes to thicken. Sprinkle renaining chives over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 1001.6, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 33.9

CHICKEN BUTTERNUT SQUASH POSOLE



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This is quick to put together and smells great while cooking! You can have fun with different types of salsas to add different flavor profiles! Cheese, green onions, and cilantro can be used as garnish, if desired.

Provided by dthron

Categories     Chicken Soup

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can hominy
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, butternut squash, red beans, hominy, chicken broth, salsa, beer, and Mexican oregano in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 7 1/2 hours (or on High for 3 1/2 hours). Stir cream into soup and continue cooking for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 913 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Chop and prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking. This will make the process go much smoother.
  • Toast the spices: Toasting the spices in the oil before adding the other ingredients enhances their flavor and aroma. Be sure to stir constantly to prevent burning.
  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot: A Dutch oven or large pot is essential for making posole. It needs to be big enough to hold all of the ingredients and allow the flavors to meld.
  • Simmer the posole for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the posole for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to develop and the hominy to soften. You can simmer it for longer if you like, but be careful not to overcook it.
  • Add the chicken and butternut squash last: Add the chicken and butternut squash last so that they don't overcook. They only need to cook until they are heated through.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Posole is traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges. You can also add sour cream or salsa if you like.

Conclusion:

This chicken and butternut squash posole is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and butternut squash. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy soup to make, give this recipe a try!

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