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Chicken Quinoa Chili

This quinoa chicken chili is great for serving a crowd and it's naturally gluten free! Full of chicken, quinoa and loads of veggies, you'll love this filling meal. 
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 chicken breasts (diced in 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 45 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz caned tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  • In a small pot, combine quinoa and water and heat over medium high heat until it reaches a boil.
  • Once boiling, cover with a lid and lower to a simmer.
  • Cook until the quinoa has absorbed the water, about 15-20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced chicken. Cook chicken until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Then, add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, bell peppers, and zucchini, and cook until softened about 10 minutes.
  • Then add back the chicken.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans and quinoa, and stir until combined.
  • Then add the cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.
  • Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 38.1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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