Chicken And Mushroom Quinoa Risotto Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN QUINOA RISOTTO WITH SWEET PEPPERS & MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Put oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Once oil is hot add the onion, pepper, garlic, and quinoa. Stir fry until the vegetables are cooked and quinoa is lightly toasted.
• Reduce heat to medium, add chicken and herbs, Saute 1 minute, then add mushrooms.
• Saute with mushrooms for a minute, then add stock, wine and cream. Stir then cover to cook for 15 minutes.
• After the 15 minutes, remove cover, reduce heat to low-med. and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until most, but not all the sauce it absorbed or evaporated.
• Turn off heat and stir in the Parmesan and goat cheese.
• Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
• Serve with sprinkle of cheese or fresh chopped chives.

QUINOA MUSHROOM 'RISOTTO'

Steps:

• Mix water, quinoa, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and chicken bouillon granules in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until white threads appear on the quinoa grains, about 15 minutes.
• Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt.
• Stir red wine and soy sauce into the vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes.
• Mix quinoa and vegetables in a large serving bowl; top with Parmesan cheese.

QUINOA CHICKEN RISOTTO

Steps:

• Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently. Spoon into bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Heat remaining dressing in same skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms and peppers; cook 4 min., stirring occasionally and adding garlic for the last minute. Add quinoa, broth and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until quinoa is tender.
• Stir in chicken, parsley and lemon juice; cook and stir 2 min. or until mixture is heated through. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.; top with cheese.