Chicken Butternut Squash Posole
Chicken Butternut Squash Posole brings together tender chicken, sweet squash, and hominy in a slow-cooked, gently spiced broth brightened by salsa and Mexican oregano. A splash of beer adds depth while a finish of cream rounds it out with silky richness. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing bowl for weeknight dinners or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Butternut Squash Posole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken, butternut squash, red beans, hominy, chicken broth, salsa, beer, and Mexican oregano into a slow cooker and combine.
- 2
Cook on Low for 7 1/2 hours (or on High for 3 1/2 hours).
- 3
Stir the cream into the soup and cook for 30 minutes more.
- Calories 400.9 kcal High 20%
- Protein 22.61 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 45.22 g 16%
- Total Fat 14.74 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.3 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.85 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1335.23 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 10.35 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 5.35 g --
- Added Sugars 1.31 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 92.05 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.58 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 397.07 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 431.59 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 19.73 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Butternut Squash Posole is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butternut Squash, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 400.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Butternut Squash Posole?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Butternut Squash Posole made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butternut Squash, Chicken Broth, Heavy Cream. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Butternut Squash Posole?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Butternut Squash Posole?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Butternut Squash Posole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Butternut Squash Posole healthy?
- Chicken Butternut Squash Posole has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 400.9 calories and 22.61 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1335.23 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.3 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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