Chicken Quinoa

Name: Chicken Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 cup diced onion; 0.25 cup diced carrot; 0.25 cup diced celery; 0.25 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup chopped cooked chicken; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 0.5 cup quinoa; 1 cup chicken broth; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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If chicken soup and pilaf had a kid, I think it would be chicken quinoa. Quinoa is a very healthy ancient grain from South America; it's very filling! I think it's delicious. I used leftover roasted chicken to make this come together faster, but any kind of lean cooked meat can be used in this recipe. To make a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable stock instead of chicken.

Recipe by Kristin Sanchez

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced carrot
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
½ cup quinoa
1 cup chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir chicken and parsley into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add quinoa to the chicken mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until quinoa is toasted, about 2 minutes.
Pour chicken broth over the quinoa mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Place a cover on the saucepan and cook mixture at a simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn heat completely off and allow mixture to sit covered another 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Fluff with a fork to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377	Calories
15g	Fat
33g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 553mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 19mg	96%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 548mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.