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Kroger Health California Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Bowl with Guacamole
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Chef
Rachel Post
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Chicken
- 8 oz. Cooked Tri-Color Quinoa
- 5 oz. Black Beans
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Guacamole
- 1 tsp. Chopped Garlic
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories510
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Carbohydrates44g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat18g
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Protein43g
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Sodium430mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and ground chicken to hot pan and cook until no pink remains and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.
Season with a pinch of pepper. While chicken cooks, blend tomatoes. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Blend Tomatoes
Drain black beans.
Place tomatoes, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.In a microwave-safe bowl, combine quinoa and 1/4 cup water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave, 1 minute. Carefully remove from microwave and set aside. -
3 Make the Bowl
Stir blended tomatoes, black beans, and garlic into hot pan with chicken and stir to combine.
Add 1/4 water and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally until tomatoes and beans are warmed through, 8-10 minutes.Add quinoa and any remaining liquid to hot pan. Stir until combined and heated through, 4-5 minutes. Season with a pinch of pepper. Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with guacamole. Bon appétit!
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