slow-cooker mushroom and chicken quinoa
Updated on Oct 30, 2013
A creamy, surprisingly delicious and easy meal. Even pleased my picky toddler!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
3 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package pot roast seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
How To Make slow-cooker mushroom and chicken quinoa
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Step 1Place quinoa, water, wine, onion, garlic, chicken, mushrooms,seasoning mix and seasonings into slow cooker. Stir until combined. Cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, until liquids are absorbed and quinoa is tender.
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Step 2Remove chicken cutlets from cooker and place in a small bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into small pieces. Stir shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, ricotta, and sour cream into quinoa until fully incorporated. Turn slow-cooker to warm. To serve, scoop quinoa into bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Keyword:
#mushrooms
Keyword:
#Crock Pot
Keyword:
#Slow-cooker
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#quinoa
Keyword:
#chicken
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
American
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