Peanutty Chicken and Butternut Squash Noodles

Ingredients
- ½ (12-oz) pkg frozen butternut squash noodles
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
- ½ (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ Tbsp fish sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Microwave squash according to package directions; drain, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook chicken in ½ Tbsp hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until done. Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
- Cook broccoli and bell pepper in 1 Tbsp hot olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir together peanut butter, broth, fish sauce, sesame oil, red pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; add to skillet. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add chicken and squash to skillet; toss. Top with peanuts. Serve with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Main | Total | |
Servings | 3 | |
Calories |
418
|
418
|
Fat (g) | 24 | 24 |
Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 4 |
Protein (g) | 32 | 32 |
Carb (g) | 22 | 22 |
Fiber (g) | 6 | 6 |
Sodium (mg) | 865 | 865 |
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