Quinoa Risotto
- 1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing divided
- 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 lb. (225 g) sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 3-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 lb. (225 g) sugar snap peas, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Romano Shredded Cheese
- Pour 3 Tbsp.
- dressing over chicken in shallow dish; stir to evenly coat chicken.
- Refrigerate 15 min.
- to marinate.
- Drain chicken; discard marinade.
- Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 min.
- or until evenly browned, stirring frequently.
- Spoon into bowl; cover to keep warm.
- Carefully wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
- Heat remaining dressing in skillet on medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic; cook and stir 2 min.
- Add quinoa and 1 cup chicken broth; cook 3 min.
- or until broth is absorbed, stirring constantly.
- Stir in remaining broth; bring to boil.
- Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
- or until quinoa is tender.
- Add chicken, peas and parsley; cook and stir 2 to 3 min.
- or until mixture is heated through and peas are crisp-tender.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
italian dressing, chicken thighs, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic, quinoa, sugar snap peas, parsley, cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/quinoa-risotto-178345.aspx (may not work)