Easy Chicken Quinoa Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Quinoa Recipe
Total time: 45 mins
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

Chicken quinoa is a healthy and filling dish, like a cross between chicken soup and pilaf. Quinoa, an ancient grain from South America, adds a nutritious boost. Using leftover roasted chicken speeds up the cooking process, but any lean cooked meat works well. For a vegetarian option, simply skip the meat and use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth.

Total time45 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield2 servings, 2

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in chicken and parsley; cook for about 1 minute. Add quinoa and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes.
Pour chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 377 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 553 mg
Protein Content: 27 g
Cholesterol Content: 55 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g