Name: Quinoa-Chicken Risotto
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each
Ingredients: 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/4 cup <i>Kraft</i> Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing, divided; 1/2 lb. (225 g) sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 red pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1-3/4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; juice from 1 lemon; 1/4 cup <i>Kraft</i> 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese

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Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently. Spoon into bowl; cover to keep warm.
Heat remaining dressing in same skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms and peppers; cook 4 min., stirring occasionally and adding garlic for the last minute. Add quinoa, broth and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until quinoa is tender.
Stir in chicken, parsley and lemon juice; cook and stir 2 min. or until chicken mixture is heated through. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.; top with cheese.

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When serving adults, substitute 1/2 cup dry white wine for the water, or for 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, if desired.

Food Facts

Did you know quinoa is a pseodocereal...more like a seed than a grain? It is higher in protein than most grains, but not as high as beans and legumes.

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4 servings, 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	390

% Daily Value
Total fat	13g
Saturated fat	3.5g
Cholesterol	85mg
Sodium	570mg
Carbohydrate	35g
Dietary fibre	4g
Sugars	4g
Protein	33g

Vitamin A	15 %DV
Vitamin C	90 %DV
Calcium	10 %DV
Iron	30 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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