
Spring Chicken with Quinoa
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Serves:
4
Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 medium tomato
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1 (6-oz) package fresh English peas
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1 cup spinach, chard, kale or 50/50 lettuceblend
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1 tablespoon garlic-herb seasoning
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½ cup quinoa
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8 oz unsalted chicken stock
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
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Chop tomato. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; toss with seasoning and oil. Wash hands.
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Preheat large, non-stick sauté pan on medium-high for 2-3 minutes. Place chicken in pan, cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Add tomatoes, peas and greens. Stir until greens are wilted.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in quinoa and stock. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until quinoa is tender and chicken is 165°F. Serve.
Used with permission from The Integrative Nutrition Cookbook, 2016