Southwest Chicken Quinoa
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 1/2 c. 33% less sodium chicken broth, divided3/4c. dry quinoa2 tbsp. olive oil1 c. diced carrot1c. diced red bell pepper1/2c. diced celery1(4oz) can diced chilies, drained1/2tsp. black pepper1tbsp. chili powder2tsp. ground cumin1/2tsp. ground coriander2tbsp. minced garlic1(14.5oz.)can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained2c. diced cooked chicken 1c. finely shredded 2% milk Mexican cheese blend
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Bring 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil, cover and cook over medium heat 12 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all broth. Remove from heat, fluff, cover and set aside.
3.Heat olive oil in larg skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, red pepper, celery, and diced chilies, saute' 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup chicken broth, diced tomatoesw, chicken and prepared quinoa. Stir to combine.
4.Pour mixture into a greased 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese. Baked 30 minutes or until heated through.
Serving Size: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIZZYGALMOM.
2. Bring 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil, cover and cook over medium heat 12 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all broth. Remove from heat, fluff, cover and set aside.
3.Heat olive oil in larg skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, red pepper, celery, and diced chilies, saute' 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup chicken broth, diced tomatoesw, chicken and prepared quinoa. Stir to combine.
4.Pour mixture into a greased 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese. Baked 30 minutes or until heated through.
Serving Size: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIZZYGALMOM.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 212.0
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 42.6 mg
- Sodium: 567.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 19.9 g
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