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Butternut Squash Chicken Street Tacos Recipe
Butternut squash chicken street tacos deliver tasty twists on classic chicken tacos with added flavor and dense nutrition for family favorites. This innovative combination showcases how vegetables can enhance traditional recipes without compromising taste. The butternut squash adds natural sweetness and substantial nutritional value to beloved taco preparations.
A tasty spin on a classic chicken taco. The butternut squash adds flavor and dense nutrition to a family favorite meal. Your kiddos will love these! Serve with warm corn tortillas and a side of rice; garnish with lime, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
1 pound skinless chicken thighs
1 pound butternut squash, cubed
1 yellow onion, sliced
½ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons ground paprika
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
3 sprigs fresh marjoram, chopped, or more to taste
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Combine chicken thighs, butternut squash, onion, chicken stock, paprika, garlic, salt, marjoram, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Pour tomatoes on top.
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until chicken is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until most of the butternut squash has melted into the sauce, about 30 minutes more. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
Cook’s Notes:
Substitute 1 teaspoon dried thyme for marjoram if desired.
You can make this in a slow cooker, too; cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 269 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 269 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 1519mg | 66% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C 41mg | 45% |
| Calcium 141mg | 11% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 882mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
