Savory Instant-Pot Chicken & Herb Quinoa — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Savory Instant-Pot Chicken & Herb Quinoa

A comforting one-pot lunch featuring tender chicken cooked with fluffy herb quinoa and fresh vegetables, infused with soul food flavors, all ready in under 30 minutes using the Instant Pot!

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👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
One-Pot

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add olive oil.

  2. 2

    Once hot, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cubed chicken thighs and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the rinsed quinoa and chicken broth to the pot, stirring to combine.

  6. 6

    Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on 'Manual' high pressure for 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Once cooking is complete, do a quick release of the pressure. Open the lid, fluff the quinoa mixture with a fork, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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