Butternut Squash Chicken Stew - Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop

Name: Butternut Squash Chicken Stew - Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (diced (unless making in slow cooker)); 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons dried parsley (or stir in 1/4 cup fresh parsley after cooking); 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 medium-small butternut squash (peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)); 2/3 cup quinoa; 14 ounces (1 3/4 cups) diced tomatoes; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

This hearty, healthy Butternut Squash Chicken Stew with Quinoa is perfect comfort food for cooler Fall days! It can be made in the Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or on the Stovetop.

Updated at: Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:20:07 GMT