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Balsamic Chicken with Confetti Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Confetti Quinoa
2 c. water
1 c. quinoa, rinsed
1/2 c. chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 c. coarsely chopped zucchini
1/4 c. shredded carrots
1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. olive oil
Chicken
4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 T. canola oil
1 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 T. white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/1/2 tsp. sugar
2 medium unpeeled pears, each cut into 8 wedges
1/2 c. dried cherries or cranberries
Fresh sprigs rosemary, optional
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare Quinoa: In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat, simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. To serve, stir in lemon juice and oil, heat through. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

While quinoa simmers, season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8-10 minutes or until thermometer reads 165º. Set aside. Blend next 5 ingredients and pour into skillet. Add pears and dried cherries; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pears are tender (about 5 minutes). Return chicken to skillet; simmer, uncovered, until heated through (3-5 minutes). Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired and serve with Confetti Quinoa.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min.

 

 

 

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