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Acorn Squash and Chicken Chowder

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 2 large shallots chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 large stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cups cubed acorn squash
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot
  • 3 cups full fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the coconut oil. To the oil, add the chicken, shallots and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until chicken is brown.
  • To the chicken, add the 7 remaining ingredients (celery through parsley) and stir. Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Steamed asparagus.
NUTRITION: 602 Calories; 41g Fat (61.2% calories from fat); 36g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 397mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; ½ Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.
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