Crispy Oven-Roasted Chicken with Quinoa & Veggies Our chicken quinoa skillet will be your new go-to, no-fuss meal. Simply throw together chicken, uncooked quinoa and vegetables, and Bertolli® Organic Marinara Sauce into one skillet, cover and cook until tender and then just pop that skillet in the oven for a delicious crispy finish. That's all you need for the crispy oven-roasted chicken quinoa and veggies. This is the perfect recipe to clean out your fridge with whatever you have on hand. This is the perfect protein-and-veggie-packed “fridge-cleanout” recipe that has a short prep time and tons of flexibility to use what you have on hand. 5 Servings 20 minutesPrep Time 40 minutesCook Time 0 peopleloved this print Ingredients Directions Ingredients 1 teaspoon Bertolli® Olive Oil Light Taste 5 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 1-1/2 teaspoons each kosher salt and ground black pepper 3 large cloves garlic,, smashed 1 jar (24 ounces) Bertolli® Organic Marinara Sauce 1/2 cup water 1 cup uncooked quinoa 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables,, cut into 2-inch pieces (red onions, carrots, mini bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, cauliflower, canned artichokes or whole cherry tomatoes) Fresh basil, Italian parsley or chives Directions Step 1: Heat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in large oven-proof skillet on medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture before seasoning to create crispy skin. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches if needed, cook chicken skin-side down 6-8 min. or until deep golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet. Step 2: Add garlic, sauce, water and quinoa to same pan. Stir well. Simmer 4-5 min. on medium heat, gently scraping bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Remove pan from heat. Carefully return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Arrange vegetables in sauce mixture around chicken. Step 3: Bake 30-35 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Sprinkle with herbs before serving. Step 4: Variation: Substitute bone-in thick-cut pork chops for chicken thighs. Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Spicy Tuscan Rigatoni with Sausage & Mushrooms Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Alfredo Florentine Lasagna Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking
