Quinoa with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Chicken, and Corn

Name: Quinoa with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Chicken, and Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained well; 4 cups water; Kosher salt; 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into small dice; 2 cups diced leftover chicken; Kernels cut from 3 ears fresh sweet corn; 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small dice; 3 scallions (white and green parts), trimmed and thinly sliced; 16 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained well
4 cups water
Kosher salt
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into small dice
2 cups diced leftover chicken
Kernels cut from 3 ears fresh sweet corn
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small dice
3 scallions (white and green parts), trimmed and thinly sliced
16 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar

1
Bring the quinoa, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the grains soften and appear to unravel, about 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, toss together the tomatoes, chicken, corn, mozzarella, scallions, half the basil, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and the vinegar.
4
Drain the quinoa using a fine-mesh strainer.
5
Add the quinoa to the serving bowl and toss well.
6
Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Serve immediately sprinkled with the remaining basil, or serve at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained well, 4 cups water, Kosher salt, 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Chicken, and Corn 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!