Ingredients

1 cup Organic Quinoa (prepared with chicken stock)

2 cups Chicken broth

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast

4 tbsp olive oil (can also use garlic-infused olive oil)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced

5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

20 leaves fresh sweet basil, julienne

grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Prepare quinoa: over stovetop, 1 cup quinoa into 2 cups chicken broth until all water is absorbed
  2. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces
  3. heat large nonstick skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes (or until golden brown)
  4. Add onions, bell peppers; saute for 1 or 2 more minutes
  5. add garlic and saute until peppers become slightly limp, but still bright, about 1 to 2 minutes
  6. season with salt and pepper
  7. remove pan from heat and add basil & quinoa. Toss until basil wilts.
  8. season with Parmesan cheese.