Quinoa Arroz Con Pollo

This delicious Quinoa Arroz con Pollo is the perfect one-pot 30-minute weeknight dinner that is super easy to make. Enjoy this healthy Latin twist tonight!

Course Entree

Cuisine Latin

Keyword 30 minute dinners, arroz con pollo, easy recipes, latin dinners, quinoa recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 283kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

1 Cup Quinoa uncooked
1 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock
2 Medium Carrots peeled and diced
1 Medium Onion chopped
1 Red Pepper chopped
1-2 Teaspoons Yellow Sazon or any latin seasoning
2 Chicken breasts cut bite size pieces
1 Cup Frozen Peas
Salt + Pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large rimmed pot, heat the oil over medium heat
Add the onions, peppers and carrots. Sautee until they soften. Around 4-5 minutes
Add the chicken and cook until the pieces brown on all sides, around 5 minutes
Add the Quinoa and stir until fully combined
Pour in water and the sazon. Stir until the mixture boils. When it boils cover and lower the heat to low
Cook until the Quinoa puffs up and the water is absorbed. About 10-15 minutes
Throw the peas and let them heat up in the pot. Test for salt and pepper. Add if needed
Enjoy!

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