Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 cups

Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Chop chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 5

Combine cooked quinoa chicken squash and pecans in a bowl. Stir in cranberries goat cheese and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Goat Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 630.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.9g 60%

Carbohydrates: 66.9g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 9.1g 36%

Sugars: 20.9g

Fat: 29.1g 45%

Saturated Fat: 9.7g 49%

Cholesterol: 69.9mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 18347.2IU 367%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.1mg 100%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 36.9mg 62%

Folate: 131.6mcg 33%

Calcium: 205.2mg 21%

Iron: 4.6mg 26%

Magnesium: 186.2mg 67%

Potassium: 1056.8mg 30%

Sodium: 419.6mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 262

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.