STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CRANBERRY QUINOA
I travel every year to Peru on a medical mission trip and was introduced to quinoa there. For years I made a similar chicken dish with rice, so I tried it with quinoa. We love it. -Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa and thyme. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Discard thyme. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green onions and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add cooked quinoa. Stir in the dried fruits, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt., In a large saucepan, mix the first six chicken ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add the apple, cranberries and walnuts. Stir in preserves and butter until melted. , Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill each with 2-3 tablespoons quinoa mixture; secure with toothpicks. Place remaining quinoa mixture in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; cover with foil. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully brown stuffed chicken on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour apple mixture over top., Bake chicken and quinoa, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170° and quinoa is heated through. Serve chicken with quinoa. Discard toothpicks before serving.
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Royal3301
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. My guests loved it!
Marzan Marzan
[email protected]The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was still good.
sa sagor
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious! I would definitely recommend it.
Pablo Torres
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The stuffing was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
alvi ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste.
TANZEEL AHMEDKHUHARO
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. My husband and kids loved it.
Hani Jeam
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe, and the chicken turned out great! Will definitely make again.
NGYT FF
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was good.
Ahmed Shahriar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy chicken dish.
Jonathan Stegman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out amazing! The stuffing was so moist and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. My family loved it!
Ala Aldeen
[email protected]This stuffed chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The quinoa and cranberry stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.