Chicken Quinoa Stew

A hearty and nutritious chicken quinoa stew that combines the wholesome goodness of quinoa with tender chunks of chicken and a medley of vegetables, simmered in a flavorful broth.
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Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic

Saut until vegetables are tender

Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides

Stir in diced tomatoes, quinoa, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and chicken is tender

Remove the bay leaf and discard

Adjust seasoning if needed

Serve the Chicken Quinoa Stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley

Enjoy!