Chicken With Quinoa

Taken from The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons white wine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄3 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1  tablespoon quinoa, rinsed
• 1⁄2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2  celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2  carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Add all ingredients except for chicken and parsley to the slow cooker crock and mix well to combine. Place chicken thighs on top of the mixture.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. To serve, transfer chicken thighs to individual bowls using tongs. Mix the quinoa and vegetables well, then spoon into the bowls alongside the chicken. Sprinkle with fresh parsely, if desired.