Quinoa Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Quinoa Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup quinoa

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

or as needed

½ onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

or to taste

minced

1 ½ pounds ground chicken

1 ½ (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground chicken and break into small pieces while cooking until completely browned 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir cooked quinoa and diced tomatoes into the chicken mixture; bring to a simmer and cook long enough for the flavors to meld about 10 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Quinoa Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 275.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.1g 60%

Carbohydrates: 22.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 11%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 69.2mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 294.7IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.8mg 137%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 45%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 63.2mcg 16%

Calcium: 43.4mg 4%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 88.2mg 32%

Potassium: 461.6mg 13%

Sodium: 342.7mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 62

*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.