CHICKEN AND QUINOA RISOTTO

Chicken and Quinoa Risotto image

Provided by tannermom

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs of boneless chicken breast tenders
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons hummus
1 cup cooked quinoa
20 leaves fresh basil, cut in chiffonade

Steps:

Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil. Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Add onion and bell peppers. Saute for 1-2 more minutes. Add garlic and saute until peppers begin to soften but are still brightly colored. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Stir in hummus quinoa and basil. Toss until basil is wilted. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 174.3, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 27.1