Quinoa Chicken Stir Fry
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
491 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Quinoa Chicken Stir Fry
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This QUINOA CHICKEN STIR FRY is a super fast, protein packed dinner the entire family will love! So many fantastic flavors and colors it will brighten the end to any day.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup red quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 garlic coves minced
- ½ cup shredded brussels sprouts
- ½ cup shredded purple cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 ½ to 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast cubed (I used leftover Grilled Honey Lime Chicken)
- ¼ cup almond slices toasted
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds toasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan
- reduce heat and allow to simmer covered for 15 minutes
- fluff with a fork and place the lid back on the saucepan for another 5 minutes
- heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened
- stir in the garlic and allow to cook for 1 minute, stirring often
- add the Brussels sprouts, purple cabbage and carrots into the skillet and stir
- allow to cook until wilted, then add the chicken and cooked quinoa
- stir until warmed through and remove from heat
- add the almonds, pumkin seeds, dried cranberries and feta crumbles
- stir together
- enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
711mg
(30%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
2975IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
26.8mg
(30%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2975IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 26.8mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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