EASY CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

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This easy-to-make chicken and squash stew is flavorful and incredibly versatile.

Provided by Arielle

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 each skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons hot paprika

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 601.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g