Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken

Coconut oil, sage, and shredded chicken make this pilaf an easy main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken meat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, celery, and carrots in the hot oil until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the quinoa, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and sage. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the chicken meat; season with salt and pepper.