Ingredients
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup quinoa
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
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½ onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, or to taste, minced
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1 ½ pounds ground chicken
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1 ½ (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![All ingredients gathered to make quinoa chicken.]()
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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.
![Quinoa and chicken broth simmering in a saucepan until broth has been absorbed.]()
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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.
![Onion and garlic sautéing in a saucepan, and ground chicken added, cooking until browned.]()
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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.
![Quinoa and diced tomatoes mixed in with chicken mixture, simmering until flavors are combined.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 275 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 275 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 343mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 43mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 462mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
