Garlic Chicken Quinoa with Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb chicken breast , cut into 1 strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red pepper, sliced into strips
1 medium pepper, yellow, sliced into strips
1 medium green pepper, sliced into strips
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp basil

Directions:

Prepare quinoa with chicken stock according to package directions.
Cut chicken into one inche pieces. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat and add the oil (suggest using garlic infused oil). Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Add peppers, saute for 1-2 minutes. (can add a medium sliced onion and diced tomatoes for extra flavor)
Add garlic and saute until peppers become slightly limp - about 1-2 minutes.
Mix in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Toss in quinoa and basil. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2245.15 Kcal (9400 kJ)
Calories from fat	959.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	106.6g	164%
Cholesterol	211.21mg	70%
Sodium	4769.66mg	199%
Potassium	3259.42mg	69%
Total Carbs	207.22g	69%
Sugars	7.66g	31%
Dietary Fiber	23.41g	94%
Protein	110.43g	221%
Vitamin C	632.3mg	1054%
Iron	13.8mg	77%
Calcium	706.9mg	71%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.53 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.72g	164%
Cholesterol	13.31mg	70%
Sodium	300.67mg	199%
Potassium	205.47mg	69%
Total Carbs	13.06g	69%
Sugars	0.48g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	94%
Protein	6.96g	221%
Vitamin C	39.9mg	1054%
Iron	0.9mg	77%
Calcium	44.6mg	71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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