Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
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Chicken with Quinoa and Vegetables
A quick chicken recipe that can be adjusted to include whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Ingredients
Directions
- 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.
- While quinoa is cooking, chop garlic and onion. Dice zucchini and tomato.
- 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.
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This was a real hit with the family!
05 Mar 11 by member: pmcconne
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It was a nice presentation and idea, but even with the broth, I felt that it lacked some flavor. I even marinated the chicken in a dressing, but it still lacked the savory sensation. Perhaps it's just me. I'll try it again, but try to add some kick to it.
09 Apr 12 by member: avocados
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 389 calories in 1 serving of Chicken with Quinoa and Vegetables. |
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Calorie break-down: 40% fat, 36% carbs, 24% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving Size 1 serving
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories from Fat 156
Calories 389
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| % Daily Values* |
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Total Fat
17.32g
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27% |
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Saturated Fat
5.997g
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30% |
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Polyunsaturated Fat
2.338g
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Monounsaturated Fat
7.63g
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Cholesterol
56mg
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19% |
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Sodium
856mg
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36% |
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Potassium
691mg
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Total Carbohydrate
34.85g
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12% |
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Dietary Fiber
3.4g
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14% |
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Sugars
3.12g
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Protein
23.96g
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| Vitamin A
6% |
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Vitamin C
17% |
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| Calcium
19% |
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Iron
29% |
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
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19%
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of RDI*
(389 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (36%)
Fat (40%)
Protein (24%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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