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- Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Kale (Gaps, Paleo, Grain-Free)
- Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Kale (Gaps, Paleo, Grain-Free)
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee (click here for an easy homemade recipe)
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, divided
- 2 yellow onions, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons coconut flour (optional, but will help create a thicker stew)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 4 cups butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large head kale, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- grain free,
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2410g | |
| Calories 882 | |
| Calories from Fat 361 | 41% |
| Total Fat 40.16g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 20.19g | 81% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium 3970mg | 165% |
| Potassium 3210mg | 92% |
| Total Carbs 94.76g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 62% |
| Sugars 14.65g | 10% |
| Protein 43.71g | 70% |
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