Spicy Chicken Quinoa Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup quinoa; 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained; 1 cup salsa; 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup quinoa
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 zucchini, diced
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
1 cup salsa
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

1
Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Mix chicken, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken mixture in hot oil until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer chicken mixture to a bowl.
4
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir zucchini in hot oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add cooked quinoa, chicken mixture, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and salsa to skillet; cook, stirring, until heated through and flavors have combined, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover skillet and cook until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.

458

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup quinoa, 1 pound ground chicken, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

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Spicy Chicken Quinoa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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