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Salsa chicken with quinoa

Chicken, salsa tomatoes, quinoa. Bright, not heavy.

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Salsa chicken with quinoaSalsa chicken with quinoa

$2.66 a serving · 26 min

  • Under 30 min
  • Makes leftovers
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free
  • High protein
  • PCOS-friendly
  • Heart-healthy
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • IBS / Low-FODMAP
  • Thyroid-friendly
  • Mexican-inspired
  • Healthy
  • Chicken

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $10.66 if you cook for four.

Protein
36g
Carbs
34g
Time
26 min

Ingredients

Per serving, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

  • Bell peppers1
  • Limes1
  • Fresh cilantro4 tsp

Meat & seafood

  • Chicken breast6 oz

Pantry

  • Quinoa2 oz
  • Canned diced tomatoes1
  • Olive oil2 tsp

Spices

  • Ground cumin1 tsp
  • Salt & pepper1 tsp

How to cook it

  1. 1

    Sauté chicken and bell pepper in the Instant Pot with cumin.

  2. 2

    Add tomatoes, rinsed quinoa and water. Pressure cook until the quinoa blooms.

  3. 3

    Release, shred the chicken through the quinoa, and finish with lime and cilantro.

People also ask

What to serve with Salsa chicken with quinoa?
Lemon garlic chicken sheet-pan, Chicken fajitas, or Thai green chicken curry. Those sit in the same style as Salsa chicken with quinoa and keep the grocery list from exploding.
Can you meal prep Salsa chicken with quinoa?
Yes. Salsa chicken with quinoa holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. chicken and the sides reheat without falling apart.
How long does Salsa chicken with quinoa last in the fridge?
3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
Is Salsa chicken with quinoa gluten-free?
Yes. Salsa chicken with quinoa is gluten free.
Is Salsa chicken with quinoa dairy-free?
Yes. Salsa chicken with quinoa is dairy free.

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