Creamy Chicken & Quinoa Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken & Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1/4 cup dried quinoa; 1/4 cup cream or half & half; 5 cremini mushroom or button, slices; 1 onion round, sliced thin; 1 teaspoon butter cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon cream cheese regular or light; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 slices of lemon; salt

Servings: persons

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup dried quinoa
1/4 cup cream or half & half
5 cremini mushroom or button, slices
1 onion round, sliced thin
1 teaspoon butter cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon cream cheese regular or light
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 slices of lemon
salt

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Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
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2. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with an 18-inch piece of parchment paper. Pour the dry quinoa into the middle of the parchment paper. Layer the mushrooms, then slice of onion, the small pats of butter, and the cream cheese on top of the quinoa. If you are using a soft or whipped cream cheese just plop it right in the middle. If you are using cream cheese from a block, lay it lengthwise across the vegetables.
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3. Place the chicken breast on top, and season generously with salt and pepper. Then, layer the thyme and lemon on next. Carefully pour the cream over the whole thing.
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4. Fold the parchment horizontally across the top so that the most paper is on the sides. Twist the ends to make an airtight pouch.
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5. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, either unwrap the pouches or cut them open with scissors across the top. Be careful, because some hot steam will escape. Don't eat the lemon rings or the twigs from the thyme (unless you want to). They are for seasoning only.

160

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1/4 cup dried quinoa, 1/4 cup cream or half & half, 5 cremini mushroom or button, slices, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken & Quinoa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Chicken & Quinoa

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