This chicken and quinoa recipe is incredibly easy, delicious, and spicy! Taste-test approved by a very picky 3-year-old.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil , or as needed
- ½ onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , or to taste, minced
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- 1 ½ , 10 ounce
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
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.
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3
Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
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4
Stir cooked quinoa and diced tomatoes into chicken mixture; bring to a simmer and cook long enough for flavors to meld, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
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