Quinoa and Chicken
(from ladydusk’s recipe box)
Source: http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/06/02/sunday-lunch-made-simple/
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 480 minutes
Categories: SlowCooker, Supper
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed (preferably soaked overnight in water and a splash of kefir, yogurt, or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or another favorite cut
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 5 celery, sliced
- assorted vegetables (try green beans, green peas, summer squash, kale, spinach, broccoli, etc)
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled (you can mince them or just add them whole)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (water works in a pinch)
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar plus 1/2 cup water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme (2 teaspoons if dried)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cream (raw is best)
Directions
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Place all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
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Remove the chicken and shred.
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Return to the pot, stir, and you’re ready to eat.