Quinoa Chicken Risotto

11 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing, divided
  • 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp.
  2. 2
    dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min.
  3. 3
    or until evenly browned, stirring frequently.
  4. 4
    Spoon into bowl; cover to keep warm.
  5. 5
    Heat remaining dressing in same skillet on medium heat.
  6. 6
    Add mushrooms and peppers; cook 4 min., stirring occasionally and adding garlic for the last minute.
  7. 7
    Add quinoa, broth and water; stir.
  8. 8
    Bring to boil; cover.
  9. 9
    Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min.
  10. 10
    or until quinoa is tender.
  11. 11
    Stir in chicken, parsley and lemon juice; cook and stir 2 min.
  12. 12
    or until mixture is heated through.
  13. 13
    Remove from heat; cover.
  14. 14
    Let stand 5 min.
  15. 15
    ; top with cheese.

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