Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Cacciatore
Try this one-pot wonder recipe, Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Cacciatore! Just toss a few ingredients in the slow cooker, or have it ready on the stove-top in 30 minutes! Pairs perfectly with a delicious Kale Caesar Salad!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5-6 hrs low, 3-4 hrs high
- Total Time: 10 minute
- Yield: Serves 4 1x
- Category: Main Meals
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup dry white wine–or additional chicken stock
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen pepper and onion strips
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes
- Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
- For Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cover. Cook on low for 5-6 hours and high for 3-4 hours.
- For Stove-Top Method: Combine all ingredients in large pan/skillet, adding 1/ 2 cup additional water to recipe. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes until quinoa is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese if desired.
Keywords: slow cooker quinoa chicken
