Best Skillet Chicken And Chayote Squash Recipes

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CHAYOTE SQUASH SIDE DISH



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A simple and elegant, EASY side dish made from an exotic, but inexpensive squash. Paired with chicken or fish, it rounds out a weeknight supper.

Provided by Navy S.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add garlic, squash, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir together and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add vinegar to the squash mixture and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until the squash is slightly wilted, but still firm and crunchy. Taste, and add more salt or sugar if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 584.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHAYOTE SQUASH WITH RED PEPPERS AND GINGER



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This is a combination of several recipes I found. Thought it turned out well, so here it is. Great easy side dish with a little kick of spice.

Provided by captgeo18

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
2 chayotes, chopped
½ teaspoon white sugar
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter in the hot skillet, and stir chayotes, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and ginger into butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until chayotes are tender, about 15 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 23.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHAYOTE SQUASH



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium chayote squash, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup chicken broth, or more if necessary
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine squash and broth in a medium saucepan. Cover, and place over medium-low heat. Simmer until squash is tender, about 12 minutes, adding more broth if pan becomes dry.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over low heat. Add onion, and saute until translucent. Remove from heat, and add parsley.
  • Add onion mixture and cream to cooked squash and its remaining liquid. Toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to medium heat just until cream is bubbling and squash is reheated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED CHAYOTE WITH GARLIC AND HERBS



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Look for chayote at supermarkets, Latin markets, and natural foods stores - it's a light-green pear-shaped squash that's mild and crisp.

Provided by Norma Shirley

Categories     Garlic     Onion     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Squash     Fall     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 large chayote squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, pitted, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote, 1 tablespoon parsley, and garlic. Sauté until chayote is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

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