SPICY CHICKEN QUINOA
We are trying to eat healthier, but we still want flavorful, so I came up with this recipe. My family loves it! Great served with chips, stuffed in half a zucchini (and baked), in a tortilla, or just by itself!
Provided by Newfun4me
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mix chicken, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken mixture in hot oil until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer chicken mixture to a bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir zucchini in hot oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add cooked quinoa, chicken mixture, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and salsa to skillet; cook, stirring, until heated through and flavors have combined, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover skillet and cook until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 45.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 2016.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
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Nolundi Flathela
n-flathela@gmail.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that my family will love, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the quinoa is cooked to perfection. I've already made it three times in t
Roseline Ogbodo
r_o@aol.comI'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Wilbert Lee
lee89@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped vegetables to the quinoa for a more colorful dish.
Sino Louw
sino44@gmail.comDelicious and easy to make! I added some vegetables to the quinoa for a healthier meal.
Kabore Ishmael
ishmael.k@hotmail.co.ukI was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The chicken was dry and the quinoa was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Noel Lopes
noel-lopes@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I love how easy it is to make and how flavorful the chicken and quinoa are. I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family and friends.
Kim Zimmer
zimmer-k5@hotmail.frBland and boring. I won't be making this again.
Emma wilder
wildere@gmail.comMeh.
CraZy Stuart
crazy@yahoo.comSo easy and delicious! I used brown quinoa instead of white and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the quinoa was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!
Calvin Carstens
c_calvin@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra spice to give it a nice kick. Will definitely be making this again!