Best Chicken Stew With Shallots Cider And Butternut Squash Recipes

EASY CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

Steps:

• Mix cilantro, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Coat chicken thighs with spice mixture.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic; cook until chicken is browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Add squash, tomatoes, chicken broth, and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and squash is tender, about 25 minutes.

CHICKEN STEW WITH SHALLOTS, CIDER AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat 1 tspn oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add shallots and saute 5 minutes or until tender & golden brown. Add curry powder; saute 1 minute. Spoon shallot mixture into a large bowl.
• Place 1/3 cup flour in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Heat remaining 1 tblspn oil in pan over medium high heat. Add half of chicken mixture, sprinkle with 1/4 tspn salt and 1/8 tspn pepper. Cook 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Add browned chicken to shallot mixture. Repeat process with remaining chicken mixture, 1/4 tspn salt, 1/8 tspn pepper.
• Add cider to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Combine 1 cup broth and 1 tblspn flour, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add broth mixture, remaining broth,and water; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken mixture, remaining 1/2 tspnn salt, and remaining 1/4 tspn pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in squash. Simmer, uncovered, 55 minutes or until chicken and squash are very tender, and sauce thickens. Spoon about 1 cup stew into each of 6 bowls; sprinkle each serving with 2 tspns almonds and parsley.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. This is an optional step, but it adds to the flavor of the soup.
• Place onions in your slow cooker and add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on high until the chicken and veggies are cooked through, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low (times vary depending on your slow cooker).
• Once cook time is up, carefully remove the chicken and check with a meat thermometer that your chicken is cooked to at least 160℉. Shred it with two forks or simply dice it. Add back to the slow cooker, stir, and taste. Add additional salt or garlic powder if desired. Enjoy warm!

SQUASH & CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with couscous if desired.