Chicken Quinoa with Cherry Tomatoes
Category: Poultry Dishes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 carrots, sliced and cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ½ small onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup plain quinoa
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, turning halfway through or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Add the broth to the skillet and stir in salt, pepper, cumin and cinnamon. Add carrots and onion. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, quinoa and chicken. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff gently with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 361, Fat 7g, Protein 31g, Carbohydrates 43g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 685mg, Cholesterol 65mg