Chicken Quinoa Chili
Chicken Quinoa Chili
Chicken quinoa chili is a hearty, protein-packed take on classic chili. Tender shredded chicken and fluffy quinoa simmer with black beans, sweet corn, and tomatoes with green chiles in a savory broth seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and a hint of oregano. The result is thick, warming, and satisfying without being heavy, a wholesome one-pot meal that’s ideal for chilly evenings, easy meal prep, and topping with avocado, cheese, or a dollop of sour cream.
Ingredients
Chili
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 10 oz Rotel tomatoes
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained; can size not specified
- ¾ cup frozen corn
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup quinoa rinsed & drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
For serving
- shredded cheese
- avocado
- sour cream
Instructions
Chili
- Put all chili ingredients in your crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to crock pot.
- Serve with shredded cheese, avocado, or sour cream.
Notes
Spice It Up:Â To make chili spicier, add a 4 oz can of diced chili peppers.
Go Meatless: To make the chili vegan, omit chicken and use vegetable broth. Omit the cheese or sour cream & use a vegan alternative when serving. (Going meatless will reduce number of servings to 3.)
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 18gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 757mgPotassium: 887mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 4mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 18gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 757mgPotassium: 887mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
cooked quinoa or uncooked?
Uncooked
How many servings does this make?
My husband & I each had a bowl for 2 meals, so I would say 4 servings.
I made this for super tonight and it’s delicious!!! Just amazing! My family gobbled it all up.
Can I use diced tomatoes in lieu of Rotel?
Absolutely! Salsa can be used as well.
Great, thank you!
We made this tonight and it is amazingly delicious!!!!
What size can of chicken broth please?
Between 14-16 oz. If I don’t have a can of chicken broth, I use 2 cups of water with 2 teaspoons of bouillon.