Healthy Chicken, Quinoa and Parmesan
Author: Marcia K.
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients
  • 4T European Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Olitalia)
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast, Skinless and Sliced
  • 1 Large Onion, Sliced
  • 1 Zucchini, Sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 3T Tomato Paste
  • 1t Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 15oz. can Diced Tomatoes
  • 4C Chicken Broth
  • 6oz. Cooked Quinoa (I used tri-color)
  • 1-1/2C Grated Parmesan
  • 1T Toasted Pine Nuts
  • 1 Large Handful Baby Spinach
  • Chopped Fresh Basil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil, then add the chicken and cook over low heat.
  2. Add the onion and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini and bell pepper and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and stir for one minute.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and crushed red pepper flakes.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
  8. Add the cooked quinoa and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Just before servings, mix in the Parmesan to melt slightly.
  10. Ladle into bowls and scatter baby spinach leaves, basil and pine nuts.
  11. Swirl with more extra virgin olive oil.
Recipe by The Healthy Slice at https://www.marciashealthyslice.com/2019/12/healthy-chicken-quinoa-and-parmesan-casserole.html