Squash & Chicken Stew

We created a satisfying stew that’s nutritious, loaded with flavor and family-friendly. Slowly simmer chicken thighs with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, green peppers and onion for meal-in-one convenience.

Squash & Chicken Stew

Average Rating: 4.285714

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
  • 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
  • 2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Hot cooked couscous, optional

Instructions

  • 1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 384 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 867mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 7g fiber), 37g protein.