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Quinoa with chicken and black beans in a white bowl.
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Quinoa with Chicken and Black Beans

Nutty quinoa with chicken, bell peppers, cumin and a pinch of cayenne. A one pot wonder.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword bell pepper, black beans, chicken, chicken broth, entree, Food, quinoa, Recipe, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 orange or red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 1 15.5 ounce can of black beans
  • 2 cup diced cooked chicken breast
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until softened and fragrant. Stir in quinoa, cook 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth over the top, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • After broth is absorbed, stir in remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt.
  • Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!