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Chili Chicken With Acorn Squash
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Interesting flavor from the combination of squash, chicken and fruit. Low calorie recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon lite olive oil
2 1/2 cups onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium sweet green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
4 cups acorn squash, cubed
2 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2/3 cup pitted prune
1/2 cup dried apricot
1 1/2 tablespoons chili (or to taste)
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
1. Saute the onions, garlic, bell pepper and celery in the oil for 5-7 minutes.
2. Use a cover so the steam helps to cook them Add chicken, stir and cook until it white on all sides.
3. Stir in the squash,broth,tomatoes, prunes, apricots& spice.
4. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
5. Adjust seasoning.
6. Garnish with pumkin seeds& serve with rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com