Chicken And Quinoa Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs of boneless chicken breast tenders
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • sea salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons hummus
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 20 leaves fresh basil, cut in chiffonade

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil. Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  3. Add onion and bell peppers. Saute for 1-2 more minutes. Add garlic and saute until peppers begin to soften but are still brightly colored. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in hummus quinoa and basil. Toss until basil is wilted. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

612 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 42g 54% DV
Carbs 52.1g 19% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10145.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 747.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 11.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 118mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 82.8mg 92% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 199.8mg 15% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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