Apple Cider Chicken Quinoa Skillet

Name: Apple Cider Chicken Quinoa Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked apple chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup apple cider or juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups chopped fresh kale; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 medium apple, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

Since I’m especially busy with three active teenagers, I don’t have much time to get dinner on the table in the evening. Instead, I rely on quick options, like this one-skillet dish that boasts essential proteins, veggies and good carbohydrates. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked apple chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped fresh kale
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add broth, cider and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in kale and quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 492 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.

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ellimaye1

Mar 20, 2020

This was AMAZING! I was so hesitant to make it based on the ingredients but a glad I did! My package of sausage was 16 oz so I decided to cut the sausage in half length wise and double all of the other ingredients. I didn't have sage so I used poultry seasoning instead. The kids devoured it going back for seconds and thirds. This is going in our favorites--I love one pot cooking!
curlylis85

Apr 15, 2019

Love that this is a full meal in one dish! My grocery store was out of kale so I substituted spinach and it was still delicious.
dlynsmith9

Mar 10, 2019

This is a great healthy recipe. I used ground chicken instead of the chicken sausage, and I left out the kale, because I did not have any on hand. It is a very filling meal and satisfying. If you leave out the ground chicken, it becomes a vegan recipe, which my granddaughters loved.