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Whole Grain Chicken

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Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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About

Let's add something a little healthy to your diet! Don't worry... it's still going to taste great! While you're out there crushing your goals and feeling good, this Whole Grain Chicken will be waiting, ready to fill you up! Grab a big bowl and fill it with this fluffy quinoa mixed with savory ground chicken, juicy tomatoes with green chile peppers, and tangy onions! You get your protein and your healthy carbs! Whole Grain Chicken helps you bring the good kind of balance into your life that you've been craving. So, go ahead and enjoy! You've worked hard for it!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken, ground
  • 1 1/2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chili peppers

Directions

Step 1 -In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth and the quinoa to a boil.

Step 2 -Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the broth has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 3 -Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4 -Add the onion and the garlic to the oil and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5 -Add the ground chicken to the onion mixture and cook, stirring regularly, until the chicken is browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6 -Add the cooked quinoa and the diced tomatoes with green chili peppers to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.

Step 7 -Bring the chicken mixture to a simmer and cook until the flavors meld, about 10 minutes.

Step 8 -Serve.

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