July 7, 2026
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/southwestern-dinners/buffalo-chicken-quinoa-skillet-7299
- Prep time 30 minutes
- Total time 30 minutes
- Servings 6
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups white quinoa, uncooked
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
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1 cup chopped celery
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1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce or cayenne pepper sauce
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1/3 cup Wish-Bone® Light Chunky Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
Nutrition Information
334 calories, 31g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Cook quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook chicken 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer pink.
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Step two
Add undrained tomatoes and celery; cook 2 to 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add buffalo wing sauce; stir to combine.
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Step three
Add cooked quinoa to chicken mixture; stir to combine. Top each serving with blue cheese dressing.
Tips
Quinoa typically is found in the rice and pasta section of supermarkets. Rinse well before cooking to remove the natural bitter coating, if it is not pre-washed.