Chicken and Quinoa Skillet

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 322.8
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.0 mg
  • Sodium: 352.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
  • Protein: 35.2 g

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Introduction

Chicken, Quinoa and Black Beans- protein powerhouse! Chicken, Quinoa and Black Beans- protein powerhouse!
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1 tablespoon olive oil
    20 ozpound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
    1 small yellow onion, diced
    1 can black beans, drained
    5 Roma Tomatoes -chopped
    1 cup water
    1 tablespoon Tabasco® original red sauce
    1 cup uncooked quinoa
    6 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

Directions

Heat the oil in a large, deep sided skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned – 7-8 minutes. Add the onion and cook until just softened – 4-5 minutes. Pour in the beans, tomatoes, water and Tabasco; bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa; cook 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated (it should look thick and saucy).
Spread an even layer of cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet. Melt cheese under the broiler for 5-8 minutes or until bubbly and beginning to brown.

Serving Size: Recipe makes 5 servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIMMIEKIAD.