Mexican Quinoa with Creamy Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Mexican Quinoa with Creamy Chicken and Vegetables Recipe). This dish has a Mexican flavor to it. The chicken mixture can also be wrapped and served in a tortilla. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips if desired.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mexican Quinoa with Creamy Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups water

divided

1 cup quinoa

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

4 cloves garlic

crushed

divided

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground paprika

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

4 chicken tenders

cut into chunks

¼ cup frozen corn

¼ cup frozen green peas

¼ cup frozen mixed bell peppers

¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach

1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 limes

juiced

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until lightly browned 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 3 garlic cloves chili powder salt paprika and red pepper flakes with a wooden spoon. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir corn peas peppers and spinach into the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Mix milk and flour together and pour into the skillet; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Divide quinoa among 4 serving plates. Scoop chicken and vegetable mixture on top. Whisk lime juice and remaining garlic together in a bowl; drizzle over each serving.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Quinoa with Creamy Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 326.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.4g 39%

Carbohydrates: 37.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 31.5mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1009.4IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.1mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 17.6mg 29%

Folate: 107.4mcg 27%

Calcium: 57mg 6%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 110.4mg 39%

Potassium: 492.8mg 14%

Sodium: 639.1mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 100.1

*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.