QUINOA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND GOAT CHEESE
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
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
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Abdirasak Abdulahi
abdulahi_a@gmail.comThe quinoa was a bit too crunchy for my taste. I think I'll cook it for a little longer next time.
Malik Junaid
j1@aol.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.
Fardin Islam Fahim
f_fahim@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
Annaleena Hope
hopea69@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Cassidy Walley
c9@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
velu devakumar
velu.d92@hotmail.frI love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of squash and chicken, and it's always delicious.
Rony Khan
rony.khan@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Aman Khatri
aman-k79@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Junaid Ahmad
a-junaid1@yahoo.comThis dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Allan Karaha
allan_karaha@gmail.comThe goat cheese adds a nice tanginess that really balances out the other flavors.
melkamu abebaw
melkamu17@gmail.comI love the roasted butternut squash in this dish. It adds such a nice sweetness and depth of flavor.
King Akash
a_k58@hotmail.comThis is now my go-to recipe for quinoa! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
LnkRainy_
lnkrainy_@hotmail.comI made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how flavorful and unique it was.
precious ebozue
ebozue.p53@hotmail.frThis recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of butternut squash, chicken, and goat cheese was delicious. I especially loved the crispy quinoa.