Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa
This cozy stew blends tender chicken and apple chicken sausage with sweet butternut squash, carrots, and apple in a warmly spiced broth. Garam masala, sage, and fresh tarragon add layered aromatics, while quinoa simmers right in the pot for a hearty, complete meal. Serve Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa on cool evenings or for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken tenderloins with salt and black pepper; press them into the flour in a shallow bowl until lightly coated. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tenderloins until browned, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low; add the garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and apple chicken sausage. Cook and stir until the garlic and onion are fragrant and the sausage is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits. Add the tarragon, sage, and garam masala; simmer for 2 more minutes.
- 3
Slice the chicken tenderloins into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken, remaining chicken stock, butternut squash, carrots, celery, and apple to the pan; cover and bring to a boil. When the stock is boiling, push the ingredients to the edge of the skillet and add the quinoa to the center of the pan. Cover and simmer over low heat until the vegetables are soft and the quinoa is cooked, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the butter; continue stirring the stew until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Calories 976.18 kcal High 49%
- Protein 35.38 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 139.33 g 51%
- Total Fat 32.34 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 7.23 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.56 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 1145.13 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 13.92 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 50.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 181.32 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 6.14 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 874.01 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 187.77 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 66.71 mg Good Source 74%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa is an Indian dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Chicken Sausage, Apple Pie, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 976.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa?
- It is an Indian stew recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Chicken Sausage, Apple Pie, Black Pepper, Butter. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 976.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa healthy?
- Skillet Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 976.18 calories and 35.38 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1145.13 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.23 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, 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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