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Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Cacciatore

A one pot wonder easy recipe, this Quinoa Chicken Cacciatore is as simple as throwing a few ingredients into the slow cooker, setting it, and forgetting it. Forget to put in the slow cooker? No worries, this clean eating and simple meal can still be on your table in 30 minutes or less! :: DontWastetheCrumbs.com
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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!

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. For Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cover. Cook on low for 5-6 hours and high for 3-4 hours.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese if desired.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/slow-cooker-quinoa-chicken-cacciatore/