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Chicken with Quinoa (KEEN - wah)

Source: American Institute for Cancer Research

A one-dish meal featuring sauteed lime chicken, vegetables, and quinoa.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	299.2

Total Carbs	23.5 g

Dietary Fiber	8.2 g

Sugars	5.4 g

Total Fat	10.1 g

Saturated Fat	1.7 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.5 g

Potassium	470.6 mg

Protein	27.3 g

Sodium	455.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 10.1 Fat, 1.4 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 2.4 Meat, 1.0 Starch, 1.8 Lean Meat

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Ingredients

Directions

Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and brown on both sides, turning pieces once, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
In same pan, sauté onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook until tomatoes soften, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Return chicken and any juices to pan. Add chicken broth, lime juice, and salt. Cover pan tightly and simmer 20 minutes.
Add quinoa, beans, and thyme. Cover and cook until quinoa is swelled and almost tender to the bite, about 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes, until quinoa is fluffy and soft. Add salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.