Best 7 Quinoa With Butternut Squash Chicken And Goat Cheese Recipes

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QUINOA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND GOAT CHEESE



Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese image

This recipe is a recreation of a fabulous lunch I had at a favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee, WI area. My teenagers and husband loved it too! Serve warm or cold with balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by Karen Shay-Kubiak

Categories     Grain Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
water to cover
1 ½ 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®)
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chop chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, squash, and pecans in a bowl. Stir in cranberries, goat cheese, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 419.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

QUINOA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND GOAT CHEESE



Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese image

This recipe is a recreation of a fabulous lunch I had at a favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee, WI area. My teenagers and husband loved it too! Serve warm or cold with balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by Karen Shay-Kubiak

Categories     Grain Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
water to cover
1 ½ 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®)
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chop chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, squash, and pecans in a bowl. Stir in cranberries, goat cheese, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 419.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

QUINOA WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (about 3 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup shelled pistachios
1½ cups quinoa
4 cups vegetable broth or water
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • Place the squash in a medium bowl and add 3 tablespoons of the oil, the thyme and 2 teaspoons of salt and season with pepper to taste. Mix until the squash is well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread squash out into a single layer. Roast until a paring knife slides into the squash with no resistance, about 30 minutes, stirring about halfway through the cooking time. Put the pistachios on a small baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa in cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. Bring the broth or water to a boil and stir in the quinoa. Simmer, uncovered, until a small white spiral becomes visible in each grain, about 9 minutes. Drain the quinoa and transfer it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the pistachios, cranberries, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and toss with the hot squash until slightly wilted. Add the quinoa mixture and toss again. Serve warm or at room temperature.

QUINOA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND GOAT CHEESE



Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese image

This recipe is a recreation of a fabulous lunch I had at a favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee, WI area. My teenagers and husband loved it too! Serve warm or cold with balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by Karen Shay-Kubiak

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
water to cover
1 ½ 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®)
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chop chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, squash, and pecans in a bowl. Stir in cranberries, goat cheese, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 419.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

QUINOA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND GOAT CHEESE



Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese image

This recipe is a recreation of a fabulous lunch I had at a favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee, WI area. My teenagers and husband loved it too! Serve warm or cold with balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by Karen Shay-Kubiak

Categories     Grain Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
water to cover
1 ½ 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®)
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chop chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, squash, and pecans in a bowl. Stir in cranberries, goat cheese, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 419.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

QUINOA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND GOAT CHEESE



Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese image

This recipe is a recreation of a fabulous lunch I had at a favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee, WI area. My teenagers and husband loved it too! Serve warm or cold with balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by Karen Shay-Kubiak

Categories     Grain Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
water to cover
1 ½ 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®)
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chop chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, squash, and pecans in a bowl. Stir in cranberries, goat cheese, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 419.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

QUINOA & BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN



Quinoa & Butternut Squash Gratin image

This is a delicious, savory vegetarian recipe with butternut squash and cheese. The original recipe called for Gruyere but I used sharp cheddar instead. I think both would work quite well. This was my first time using quinoa in a recipe, and I'm really hooked. The little quinoa spirals are filled with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, making it a valuable addition to a vegetarian diet.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 cup quinoa (organic)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons shallots
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Spray a 2-quart dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Peel and cube the butternut squash, then put in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes until squash is soft and tender.
  • Wash the quinoa in a fine sieve thoroughly (about 5 minutes) until water runs clear. This is very important, as quinoa has a bitter protective coating that can linger even after processing.
  • Transfer squash and quinoa to a large pot. Add water and salt to pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the quinoa blooms into little spirals.
  • Remove from heat and let rest.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a small frying pan.
  • Add shallots and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook a minute or two longer, being careful not to let garlic burn.
  • Pour over quinoa and squash mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  • Add eggs, 3/4 cup of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs over gratin.
  • Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoons of olive oil on top and bake for 35-45 minutes or until top is golden brown.

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