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Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Quinoa Risotto is for Dinner.

Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Quinoa Risotto takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Quinoa Risotto takes 45 minutes to cook.

Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Quinoa Risotto makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Quinoa Risotto are:

1 c uncooked quinoa
5 c chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 c white wine
2 ? T olive oil (or butter, if you prefer)
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 medium asparagus, cut into 3/4? long pieces
1/4 c shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 t dried tarragon
1/4 t dried thyme
Salt & pepper to taste

Here is how you make Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Quinoa Risotto:

Carefully rinse the quinoa about 3 times to ensure that it is completely clean and drain well. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly until the onion begins to soften. Increase the heat to about medium high and add the rinsed quinoa. Cook for about 3 minutes then add the wine and simmer until the quinoa absorbs the wine. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the quinoa and allow to simmer until it is completely absorbed by the quinoa, stirring frequently. Continue this process, pouring in the broth only 1/2 cup at a time, until the quinoa is creamy and the quinoa germs have burst (you may have extra broth left over; if so, set aside for a different meal), about 20 minutes.Serves 6While the last bit of broth is being simmered and absorbed, add the ? c of parmesan cheese and continue to stir well. Add the shrimp and asparagus and mix in gently, cooking for another 3-4 minutes. Season with tarragon, thyme, and a couple dashes of salt & pepper. Serve with extra parmesan sprinkle on top of you like, and enjoy! Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUNJEN.

The nutritional information for Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Quinoa Risotto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 306.5

• Total Fat: 10.2 g
• Cholesterol: 52.3 mg
• Sodium: 772.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 25.5 g