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Pesto Chicken with Rice & Quinoa Blend

Instructions

  • PREPARE rice & quinoa blend according to package cooking instructions using water and adding salt to saucepan.

  • HEAT grill to medium-high. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill. Cover and grill 12 to 16 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning halfway through cooking time.

  • FLUFF rice & quinoa blend with fork. Stir in 1/3 cup pesto. Spoon onto serving plates. Top with chicken, remaining pesto and pine nuts.

Yields:
Yields: 4
Prep Time:
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time:
Cook Time: 45 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup truRoots® Organic Rice & Quinoa Blend
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 (7 oz.) container prepared pesto (3/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

  • PREPARE rice & quinoa blend according to package cooking instructions using water and adding salt to saucepan.

  • HEAT grill to medium-high. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill. Cover and grill 12 to 16 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning halfway through cooking time.

  • FLUFF rice & quinoa blend with fork. Stir in 1/3 cup pesto. Spoon onto serving plates. Top with chicken, remaining pesto and pine nuts.