Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken

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Make a simple pilaf a quick meal by adding shredded chicken.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • 3 carrots, diced

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken meat

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, celery, and carrots in the hot oil until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the quinoa, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and sage. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the chicken meat; season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

312 Calories
12g Fat
34g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 312
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 519mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.