Is there any recipes with Quinoa & chicken as a main dish?

redheadmommy
redheadmommy Posts: 908 Member
edited November 9 in Recipes
Anybody knows a good recipe uses quinoa as a main dish and not vegetarian? I have seen many awesome recipes for quinoa as a soup or salad or dessert etc, but it is rarely the main dish. Or if it is the main dish, it is vegetarian.

I like to cook quinoa for dinner , but vegetarian is not going to cut it for my husband.
I assumed quinoa would be perfect for casserole type of recipes, but after 20 minutes googling, I have find only 2.

Shout me with your fav recipes please!

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  • mhardest
    mhardest Posts: 49 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf that is on AllRecipes.com. I make it once a week. The link is below. I hope it helps!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf that is on AllRecipes.com. I make it once a week. The link is below. I hope it helps!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/

    OMG. This looks amazing. I'm making it tonight.
  • mhardest
    mhardest Posts: 49 Member
    If you do decide to make this I always add a little italian seasoning to it for some extra flavor!
  • redheadmommy
    redheadmommy Posts: 908 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf that is on AllRecipes.com. I make it once a week. The link is below. I hope it helps!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/
    That do you serve this with? salad or just steamed veggies?
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I just use quinoa in place of rice as my whole family prefers it. A basic baked chicken and rice dish? Just sub quinoa for rice and proceed as usual. Easy peasy. Any recipe you have that uses rice you can sub the quinoa.
  • mhardest
    mhardest Posts: 49 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf that is on AllRecipes.com. I make it once a week. The link is below. I hope it helps!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/
    That do you serve this with? salad or just steamed veggies?

    I normally do a steamed vegetable or salad with it. It is very filling and good for you. Just a side note... when you make it it will be very runny and you will probably think you did something wrong. I thought this the very first time I made it but it turned out wonderful! I also do not use the rub for the top of it. I have made it both ways and it tastes just the same. It just saves some time by not using the top rub! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    I just saw this recipe today. It is shrimp & quinoa, but I'm sure you could sub in chicken for the shrimp.
    http://www.ahealthysliceoflife.com/2012/02/07/shrimp-fried-quinoa/
  • michelleck23
    michelleck23 Posts: 25
    Gonna have to try this! YUMM! :)
  • ZoeBug
    ZoeBug Posts: 15
    That Shrimp Quinoa recipe looks amazing, I am going to have to try it!! Thanks for sharing!
  • raisingbabyk
    raisingbabyk Posts: 442 Member
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/quinoa-fried-rice-525-pts.html
    Just add chicken cut up into it for a chicken fried rice.
  • Generalle
    Generalle Posts: 201 Member
    I just tend to make things up as I go.
    Quinoa, olives, sausage, sundried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, and anything else I feel like putting in.
    Definitely going to have to try out some of these other recipes though
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
    http://www.cookingquinoa.net/quinoa-recipes

    SHe has the most amazing recipes!
  • fionat29
    fionat29 Posts: 717 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf that is on AllRecipes.com. I make it once a week. The link is below. I hope it helps!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/

    I going to make this! It sounds so good!
  • ameyer410
    ameyer410 Posts: 32
    My favorite thing is self-created, I make a Basil-Chicken-Quinoa bowl (aka, stirfry). Have you seen those tubes at the grocery in the refridgerated produce section of squeezable fresh chopped herbs? I know, I should use fresh Basil but I live alone and it's too expensive to only buy and use once. ...

    I start with a base of a teaspoon of olive oil and a half tbsp of the basil spread, and 1/3 cup water, some chicken bouillon (beware, it can get salty). I then stir in anywhere from a tablespoon to 1 oz of quinoa, and let it sit on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

    Then I throw in diced chicken breasts and any vegetable I am feeling! Usually onions, garlic, kale, peppers, broccoli cuts. It's up to you! Enjoy.

    :)
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