EASY CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

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This easy-to-make chicken and squash stew is flavorful and incredibly versatile.

Provided by Arielle

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 each skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons hot paprika

Steps:

  • Mix cilantro, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Coat chicken thighs with spice mixture.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic; cook until chicken is browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Add squash, tomatoes, chicken broth, and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and squash is tender, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 601.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Muhammad Kawsar
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This stew is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Shaun Swistek
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the apples. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


alwayne Irving
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Jasper Klotz
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's delicious! I love the combination of butternut squash and chicken.


Sammy Taich
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This stew is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it.


shekhar paswan
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice or mashed potatoes.


Damo Dom
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This stew is so good! The butternut squash and chicken are cooked perfectly and the spices are just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Zainab Bibi
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a winner. My family loves it. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Gaming With Sanny
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This stew is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with veggies. I also appreciate that the recipe is simple and easy to follow.


Muhammad Waleed
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the apples. They added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Sarjun Khan
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This stew is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its thing. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Sarata Osuman
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this stew. The squash was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fokul islam Sonai
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This stew was incredible! The butternut squash added a delicious sweetness that balanced out the savory chicken and spices. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.