Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Squash Recipes Healthy Winter Squash Recipes Healthy Butternut Squash Recipes Chicken with Squash-Barley Pilaf Be the first to rate & review! Moroccan-flavored chicken and butternut squash-barley pilaf are served with a mango chutney-yogurt blend in this 45-minute dinner recipe. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup 3/4-inch pieces peeled butternut squash ½ cup quick-cooking barley ⅔ cup chopped red apple (1 medium) 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 4- to 5-ounce small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 pounds total) Nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) ¼ cup mango chutney ¼ cup plain fat-free yogurt Snipped fresh parsley Directions In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, squash and barley. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or just until squash and barley are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir in apple. Cook, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes more or just until apple is tender. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Coat an unheated grill pan or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in chicken registers 165 degrees F, turning once. Remove chicken from pan. Slice chicken. Add pumpkin seeds to barley mixture; stir until combined. Snip any large pieces of chutney. In a small bowl stir together chutney and yogurt. To serve, divide barley mixture among four serving bowls or plates. Top with chicken and parsley. Serve with chutney mixture. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 350 Calories 9g Fat 37g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 chicken breast half, 3/4 cup barley mixture and 2 tablespoons chutney mixture Calories 350 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 37g 13% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 15g Protein 31g 62% Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 73mg 24% Vitamin A 3990IU 80% Vitamin C 16mg 18% Folate 31mcg 8% Sodium 606mg 26% Calcium 77mg 6% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 93mg 22% Potassium 766mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved