Prep:
10 mins
Total:
1 hour
Makes:
8 - 10 servings
Utensil:
6 Qt. Tureen Plus (Limited Edition) Complete Gourmet Collection
Saladmaster Food Processor
Contributed By:
Aurelia Green
Ingredients
Recipe Description:
Don't you just love those one-pan meals? Well, here's one that is healthy and easy to make! Filled with juicy chicken and protein-packed quinoa, this Quinoa Chicken Primavera is full of delicious flavor and is guaranteed to become a staple in your everyday cooking.
1 1⁄2
cups
quinoa, uncooked
1
lb
chicken breast, boneless and skinless
7
cups
chicken broth, divided
6
cloves
garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
1⁄2
tsp
parsley, dried
1⁄2
tsp
thyme, dried
1⁄2
tsp
basil, dried
2
cups
green beans
6
oz
pesto
2 1⁄2
cups
frozen peas
squeeze of lemon juice
fresh parsley to garnish
parmesan or asiago cheese, shredded
bacon crumbles
Directions:
- Add the chicken, quinoa, 4 cups of broth, garlic and seasonings to the Tureen Plus. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Cover and set heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click steadily, turn heat to low and cook for 35 minutes.
- After 35 minutes, uncover. If the chicken mixture is sticky you can add the remaining 3 cups of broth to make it more like a risotto consistency.
- Add the pesto, peas, green beans and lemon juice into the Tureen Plus and combine. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Top with fresh herbs and shredded parmesan or asiago cheese and bacon crumbles if desired.
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