Quinoa Paella Recipe

Name: Quinoa Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken leg quarters (1-1/2 lb./675 g), skinned, split into legs and thighs; 1 red pepper, cut lengthwise in half; 2 Tbsp. Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing; 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 tomato, seeded, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided; 1-1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked; 1-3/4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 125 g sliced deli smoked ham, chopped; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Servings: persons

3 chicken leg quarters (1-1/2 lb./675 g), skinned, split into legs and thighs
1 red pepper, cut lengthwise in half
2 Tbsp. Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 tomato, seeded, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1-1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked
1-3/4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
125 g sliced deli smoked ham, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

1
Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min.
2
on each side or until evenly browned.
3
Remove from skillet; set aside.
4
Cut half the red pepper into thin strips; chop remaining pepper.
5
Heat dressing in same skillet on medium heat.
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Add paprika, chopped peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic and 1/3 cup parsley; cook 5 min.
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or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
8
Add quinoa; cook and stir 2 min.
9
Stir in broth.
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Top with chicken, red pepper strips, ham and peas; cook 5 min.
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Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min.
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or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is done (165 degrees F), uncovering for the last 5 min.
13
Remove skillet from heat; let stand 5 min.
14
Top chicken mixture with remaining parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

305

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken leg quarters (1-1/2 lb./675 g), skinned, split into legs and thighs, 1 red pepper, cut lengthwise in half, 2 Tbsp. Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, 2 tsp. smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Paella 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.

Quinoa Paella

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