Peanutty Chicken and Butternut Squash Noodles

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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

  1. Microwave squash according to package directions; drain, and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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