Description
A delightful dish that combines lean chicken, nutritious quinoa, and vibrant vegetables for a healthy, easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken breasts to the pan, seasoning with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa and chicken broth. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Add diced bell pepper and broccoli. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking. Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitter flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg