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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, quinoa and chicken. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff gently with a fork and serve.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 361, Fat 7g, Protein 31g, Carbohydrates 43g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 685mg, Cholesterol 65mg

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
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