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30-Minute Mexican Chicken and Quinoa Stew
A hearty, healthy, and mouthwatering stew doesn’t have to take more than 30 minutes. This Mexican Chicken and Quinoa Stew hits the spot on any winter weeknight. Easy, nutritious, and delicious for the entire family!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 187 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 TB dried oregano
- 3 tsp dried cumin
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juices 28 oz
- Several dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups good chicken stock 32 oz
- ⅓ cup dry quinoa rinsed and drained
- 1 lime
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or boil chicken in salty water and shred
- 2 large zucchini cut to bite size
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 4-5 TB olive oil. Saute onions and garlic just until soft and translucent. Add oregano and cumin and cook another minute. Add tomatoes with juices, Worcestershire, chicken stock, and quinoa. Bring to a boil, and immediately lower to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add juice of half the lime. Add shredded, cooked chicken and zucchini. Bring back to simmer for 5 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste. Add more lime as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro leaves.
- *Note: If you prefer more of a kick, add a bit of cayenne pepper to taste. For variation, add corn or black beans.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
698mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
271IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 698mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 271IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.