Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups of water, split into two portions
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 finely chopped medium-sized onion
- 4 crushed garlic cloves, separated
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 4 chicken tenders, chopped into pieces
- ¼ cup of frozen corn
- ¼ cup of frozen green peas
- ¼ cup of frozen mixed bell peppers
- ¼ cup of freshly chopped spinach
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- Juice of 2 limes
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and quinoa to a gentle boil over medium heat. Let it simmer until the quinoa is tender, which usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm some olive oil. Sauté the onion until it turns a lovely light brown shade, which typically takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Next, add in 3 garlic cloves, along with chili powder, salt, paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, using a trusty wooden spoon to mix everything together. Toss in the chicken and cook it for approximately 5 minutes. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of water, cover the skillet, and let it cook for another 15 minutes.
Step 3
After that, stir in the corn, peas, peppers, and spinach into the skillet. Cover it again and let it all meld together for an additional 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine milk and flour, then pour this mixture into the skillet. Cook and stir for an extra 2 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
Step 4
To serve, divide the cooked quinoa among 4 plates. Top each portion with the chicken and vegetable mixture. For a final touch, whisk lime juice with the remaining garlic in a separate bowl and drizzle this zesty mixture over each serving.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Keep your creamy Mexican chicken and vegetable quinoa delight fresh by storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- 2. For easy access and portion control, consider dividing the dish into individual meal containers before storing.
- 3. To enhance the flavors, sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top before sealing the container.
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