Garlic Chicken Quinoa with Parmesan Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 355.9
  • Total Fat: 13.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.5 mg
  • Sodium: 997.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 24.8 g

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1-2 tbsp butter or olive oil
    1 small onion, diced small
    1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
    2 cups chicken broth
    1 cup uncooked quinoa
    2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
    2 5oz cans of chicken
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions

In a Medium sized pan saute the onion and garlic in butter or olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until onions are just soft. Reduce heat to medium low.
Add the chicken broth and quinoa. Cover, and allow to simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about 15 minutes. About 3-4 minutes before quinoa is done add chicken and tomatoes.
Remove form heat, and gently mix quinoa to distribute any excess moisture. Season with salt to taste, and top with Parmesan cheese(optional).

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FATBEGONENOW1.