Chicken Quinoa Recipes

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CHICKEN WITH QUINOA AND VEGGIES



Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies image

A quick recipe that can be adjusted to include whatever vegetables you have on hand. It could probably be done well with shrimp also. You could easily try different vegetables. The times and amounts are variable depending upon how thick you slice your chicken and veggies, as well as how crisp you prefer the zucchini.

Provided by kmo1070

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup rinsed quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic scapes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 zucchini, diced
1 tomato, diced
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Simmer until the broth is absorbed, the quinoa is fluffy, and the white line is visible in the grain, about 12 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir the garlic scapes and onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken breast strips and cook until the chicken is still slightly pink in the middle, about 5 more minutes. Remove the chicken meat and set aside. Pour 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet and cook and stir the zucchini and tomato until the zucchini is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves, and lime juice. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 10 more minutes. Serve over hot quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 361.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN QUINOA



Chicken Quinoa image

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.

Provided by Kristin Sanchez

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 377 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 553.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

QUINOA CHICKEN



Quinoa Chicken image

This is incredibly easy, delicious and spicy! Taste-test approved by a very picky 3-year-old.

Provided by StephR0131

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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®)

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 has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 342.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup red quinoa
Zest and juice of 1 lime plus lime wedges, for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
Two 6-ounce chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Roasted Corn Salsa, recipe follows
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup sour cream
Hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup frozen roasted corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
One 2-ounce jar pimientos, drained
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook the red quinoa according to the package instructions. Stir in the lime zest and juice, a pinch of cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a grill for cooking at medium heat.
  • Drizzle the chicken breasts with the olive oil and sprinkle all over with the taco seasoning and a pinch of salt. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
  • Build the bowls by splitting the quinoa between two bowls. Slice the chicken breasts and place around the edges of the bowls. Continuing around the outside of each bowl, add the Roasted Corn Salsa and sliced avocado. Crumble the queso fresco on top and add a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with the remaining cilantro, lime wedges and a drizzle of hot sauce.
  • Toss the corn, cherry tomatoes, onion and pimientos in a bowl. Add the lime juice, cilantro and salt. Toss and set aside.

ONE-PAN SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN QUINOA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Southwestern Chicken Quinoa Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, garlic, jalapeño, quinoa, vegetable broth, black beans, fire-roasted diced tomato, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, avocado, lime, fresh cilantro

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 jalapeño, diced
1 cup quinoa
1 cup vegetable broth
15 oz black beans, 1 can
15 oz fire-roasted diced tomato, 1 can
1 cup corn
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 avocado, diced
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, extra for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dice chicken breasts and cook thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper (leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice).
  • Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, roughly 30 minutes.
  • Stir in diced avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Serve garnished with extra cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 11 grams

SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN QUINOA



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Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
100g quinoa
600ml hot chicken stock
100g dried apricots, sliced
½ x 250g pouch ready-to-use Puy lentils
1 tbsp olive oil
2 red onions, cut into thin wedges
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
small bunch coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the chicken with the Cajun spice and arrange in a single layer in a roasting tin. Bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in the chicken stock for 15 mins until tender, adding the apricots and lentils for the final 5 mins. Drain and place into a large bowl with the chicken, toss together.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large frying pan and soften the onions for 10-15 mins. Toss the onions into the quinoa with the coriander and some seasoning, then mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

TEX-MEX CHICKEN QUINOA



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Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup black beans
Suggested toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large mug or small bowl, combine the oil and red onion. Microwave until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken, quinoa, beans, salsa, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper to taste then stir and microwave for another minute or two. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 36 grams

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD



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We pile our favorite gyro fixin's into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his sandwiches. It's a must here, too. -Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 medium tomato, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , For dressing, place remaining water, yogurt, mayonnaise, chili sauce and cheese in a small food processor or blender. Cover; process until blended., In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse cooked quinoa with cold water; drain well. In a bowl, toss quinoa with cucumber, parsley, green onions, oil, lemon juice and Greek seasoning. Top with chicken, tomato and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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