Spicy Chicken Quinoa
Serves: 4
Cecile Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
53
Sweetness
51
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Chicken Broth1 cup
Quinoa450 g
Ground Chicken1 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper2 tsps
Olive Oil (divided)430 g
Corn (can, drained)1 cup
SalsaDirections:
1
Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan
2
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes
3
Mix chicken, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl
4
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
5
Cook and stir chicken mixture in hot oil until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes
6
Drain and discard grease
7
Transfer chicken mixture to a bowl
8
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat
9
Cook and stir zucchini in hot oil until softened, about 4 minutes
10
Add cooked quinoa, chicken mixture, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and salsa to skillet; cook, stirring, until heated through and flavors have combined, 5 to 10 minutes
11
Sprinkle cheese over the top
12
Cover skillet and cook until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes