Curried Chicken with Quinoa and Peas

My kids are not keen on quinoa (KEEN-wah).  However, with some bribery, they cleaned their bowls.  Chris and I thought it was pretty good.


1 Tbsp olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp nutmeg
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1 12 oz. bag frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste

Saute chicken in olive oil.  (I used breasts which I had already cooked and frozen, so this was fast.) Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spices and stir and cook about 5 more minutes.  Then add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and stir in quinoa.  Cooke over medium low for another 20 minutes.  Add frozen peas (I also added chopped broccoli) the last few minutes of cooking.

I would have actually used less liquid - mine was much soupier than in the picture.