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  "recipeCategory": "Chicken",
  "recipeCuisine": "European",
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  "recipeIngredient": [
    "1 cup quinoa, rinsed",
    "2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth",
    "2 chicken breasts, diced",
    "1 tablespoon olive oil",
    "1 red bell pepper, diced",
    "1 yellow bell pepper, diced",
    "1 zucchini, diced",
    "1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved",
    "Salt and pepper to taste",
    "Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish",
    "Fresh basil leaves for garnish",
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      "text": "In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and chicken broth (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork."
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      "text": "While the quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside."
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      "text": "In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed, then add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-6 minutes."
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      "text": "Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables, and add the cooked quinoa. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste."
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      "text": "Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle with your favorite pesto sauce, stirring gently to coat the quinoa, chicken, and vegetables with the flavorful pesto."
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      "text": "Serve the Pesto Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and freshness."
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    "calories": "370 calories",
    "fatContent": "10g",
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    "cholesterolContent": "65mg",
    "sodiumContent": "220mg",
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