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    Creamy Chicken And Delicata Squash Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Is Spaghetti Alfredo on the brain? Beat that craving at its own game with this rich, decadent comfort food. The coconut milk sauce is thick and creamy – and if it isn’t quite thick enough for your taste, you can just add a little tapioca starch for texture.

    Creamy Chicken And Delicata Squash

    The mushrooms are a double bonus here. First off, they add an incredible flavor thanks to their high levels of glutamate: this is the all-natural version of the same chemical that makes MSG so addictive.

    Unlike MSG though, mushrooms aren’t even debatably bad for you, so you get all the flavor without any health worries.

    The second great part about using mushrooms here is their Vitamin D content: as winter approaches, getting enough sunshine gets harder and harder, so food sources of Vitamin D become even more important.

    Among many other functions, Vitamin D is important for mood and mental health, so a creamy mushroom sauce is one “comfort food” that might actually be science-approved.

    Like all good comfort food recipes, this one is also pretty simple to cook; in fact, if you don’t have anyone to impress, you can even skip a step and pour the chicken sauce right into the roasted squash halves without scooping out the flesh into bowls.

    It’s quick enough to throw together whenever you want some but delicious enough that you might find yourself reaching for it even with no pasta craving in sight.

    In this very fitting month of October, don't forget to read all about Winter squash in our recent article on the subject.

    Creamy Chicken And Delicata Squash Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 45 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 delicata squash, halved and seeded;
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes;
    • 6 oz button mushrooms, sliced;
    • 1 medium onion, finely diced;
    • 1 large carrot, finely diced;
    • 2 celery stalks, finely diced;
    • 2 tbsp. Paleo cooking fat, melted;
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced;
    • 1 can full-fat coconut milk;
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped;
    • 1 tbsp. tapioca starch;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Creamy Chicken And Delicata Squash Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    2. Brush the squash with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    3. Place the squash face down on a baking sheet and roast until soft, about 30 minutes.
    4. In a large saucepan placed over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in 1 tbsp. of the cooking fat until softened.
    5. Add the chicken and cook until done (about 8 minutes).
    6. Add mushroom and cook for another minute or two.
    7. Add the coconut milk, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Give everything a good stir; at this point, if the sauce is not thick enough for your taste, you can add some tapioca starch.
    8. Once the squash is ready, let it cool for a few minutes until it's just cool enough to handle. Then use a fork to scrape out the flesh and set it aside.
    9. Add a generous amount of squash flesh to each bowl. Top with a good portion of the creamy chicken sauce and serve.
    Creamy Chicken And Delicata Squash Recipe

    Creamy Chicken And Delicata Squash Recipe

    With Paleo comfort food like this, you'll be able to face down the strongest pasta cravings with ease.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Compote
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 443 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 delicata squash halved and seeded
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
    • 6 oz button mushrooms sliced
    • 1 medium onion finely diced
    • 1 large carrot finely diced
    • 2 celery stalks finely diced
    • 2 tbsp. Paleo cooking fat melted
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
    • 1 tbsp. tapioca starch
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    • Brush the squash with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
      Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 2 delicata squash
    • Place the squash face down on a baking sheet and roast until soft, about 30 minutes.
    • In a large saucepan placed over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in 1 tbsp. of the cooking fat until softened.
      1 medium onion, 1 large carrot, 2 celery stalks, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. Paleo cooking fat
    • Add the chicken and cook until done (about 8 minutes).
      4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
    • Add mushroom and cook for another minute or two.
      6 oz button mushrooms
    • Add the coconut milk, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Give everything a good stir at this point, if the sauce is not thick enough for your taste, you can add some tapioca starch.
      1 can full-fat coconut milk, ¼ cup fresh parsley, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 tbsp. tapioca starch
    • Once the squash is ready, let it cool for a few minutes until it’s just cool enough to handle. Then use a fork to scrape out the flesh and set it aside.
    • Add a generous amount of squash flesh to each bowl. Top with a good portion of the creamy chicken sauce and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 52gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 1886mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6037IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chicken, creamy, squash
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: oven, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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