QUINOA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND GOAT CHEESE

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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

Tyler louis
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


palesa Nkala
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of flavors in this dish.


Mohammed Ibnouzahir
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Jenyy
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I'm going to try making this dish with different vegetables next time.


Omor Faruk
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hanshudev Kanaram
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I substituted feta cheese instead. It was still delicious!


Span the Wiz
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This dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.


Mustafa Kakar
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but I eventually figured it out.


Sabghat Ullah
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Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Mazvita Nyandoro
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I would have liked the goat cheese to be more prominent in the dish.


Lk Wishwa
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


Matlab Bazar
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I was surprised at how well the flavors of the butternut squash, chicken, and goat cheese worked together.


Its aj Gaming (Pubg Lover)
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Gorno Giovanni
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked the quinoa.


Sooraj Kumar
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party. It's elegant and delicious.


Alexander Carlina
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I thought the chicken was a bit dry, but everything else was perfect.


Ollie Brookes
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The butternut squash was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise this dish was very good.


Mano Princess
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. My family loved it!


Mustapha Opeyemi Alabi
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were so well balanced and the goat cheese added a creamy richness that I loved.


Jordan Narcisse
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of quinoa, butternut squash, chicken, and goat cheese was perfect. I especially loved the crispy texture of the butternut squash.