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Chicken Quinoa Pilaf with Boar’s Head EverRoast (Recipe)

This post brought to you by Boar’s Head. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death for both men and women. Taking care of your heart by eating well is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Think heart disease won’t impact you? Think again.  None of us is invincible.  We have to do what we can to take steps to strengthen our bodies and protect them.  The obvious answer is eating a healthy, balanced diet and getting plenty of rest and exercise. But for many of us, the question is- how do we get that healthy, balanced diet with a busy, hectic schedule?

Boar’s Head is proud to offer dozens of premium certified heart-healthy deli meats that allow you to create good-for-your-heart recipes. These choices are low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and meat specified limits for sodium. They are also quick and easy to use, which saves valuable time.

Boar’s Head is the main brand of deli meats that my family has eaten for as long as I can remember- at least back to the end of my college years when I was waitressing and moonlighted at a local deli making sandwiches- and was introduced to the goodness that is Boar’s Head.  Top quality, better ingredients, less “extra” ingredients, and great flavor combinations have kept us coming back for more, year after year.  When I was pregnant, my obstetrician ok’d Boar’s Head meats, when he’d shake his head no to other brands.  That spoke volumes to me.

Now, my kids love Boar’s Head meats as much as we do.  I actually hadn’t even realized that Boar’s Head had recipes on their website- and duh! I’m online all the time!  But I’ve used Boar’s Head meats and cheeses in many, many recipes especially lately as I’ve been experimenting more with my cooking and I’m excited to try some new meals.   Each of the recipes on the site includes the use of Boar’s Head heart-healthy deli meats!  Makes things easy for this mama!

chicken quinoa pilaf from boar's head

This Chicken Quinoa Pilaf looks delicious- and kid friendly (plus, with certified heart-healthy deli meats, better for you than just any meats!)

2TBSP Olive Oil

1c yellow onion finely diced

1 c celery finely diced

1c carrots finely diced

1c Quinoa dry

1TBSP Black pepper

2c low sodium chicken stock

1/4c golden raisins

1/2lb EverRoast Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, diced

1c green onion, finely diced

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  1. In a heavy, medium sized saucepan, heat oil on medium. Add yellow onion, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft (about 4-5 minutes).
  2. Add Quinoa and pepper and continue cooking, stirring vigorously, until the grain is coated in the oil and smells toasted (about 1 minute).
  3. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cover. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
  4. Turn off heat. Add raisins & EverRoast Chicken, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Place in a serving dish and top with green onion.
  6. Doesn’t that sound easy AND delicious? 

About Brett

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.

Comments

  2. Heaven Kelough says

    This looks and sounds soooo good!!! Ugh, I definitely have to try it!! No question about it!!

  8. Tania B says

    Whoa, that looks amazing! This is something I might even be able to sneak past the hubby. Thanks!

  9. Maddie K. says

    This looks really good. My first introuction to Quinoa was in a quinoa vegan choc. cake. It was really tasty and had a nice texture!

  10. JulieK says

    Love Boar’s Head! Their Rosemary Ham is my FLAVOR-ite!!!
    these recipes look great too!

  12. juli guthrie says

    Yum! I just tried quinoa for the first time about a week ago and I love it!

  17. Karen Glatt says

    This looks like a very delicious recipe that is healthy and easy to make. Thanks for sharing!

  19. Jamie Brigham says

    I have no idea what quiona is or even how to pronounce it LOL everything else looks great

  22. Lauren Rochon says

    The onion and carrot addition to the meal sounds great! Thanks for posting the recipe!

  26. Pam says

    We love Boar’s Head meat at our house. Since we have a lot of sandwiches for lunch, their meats are delicious.

  28. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    Why have I not heard of Boar’s Head meat? I guess I just don’t look at brand names? I am going to look at all the meats next week when we shop to see if we carry that around here, now I’m curious. Anyway, the recipe looks yummy, thanks for posting!

  29. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    I love Boar’s Head. It’s the ONLY deli meat we buy. I really like the all natural options, esp the turkey. I’ve never thought to use it like this! I guess I need to think beyond the sandwich! Thanks for the idea.

  33. Kay M. says

    This looks magnificent! I have some Quinoa and was not sure how to fix it. Now I know! Can’t wait to try it!

  34. Sam Dock says

    Thanks for sharing this, we have never tried quiona but I bought some on a whim a couple of weeks ago and I have no idea what to do with it!

    • queenb says

      We haven’t had it a ton either- but it’s pretty simple o make so it has that going for it!

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