Description
This recipe is for an easy and healthy weeknight meal that is quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in broccoli and bell peppers.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a separate pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Combine cooked chicken and vegetables with quinoa.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Use any seasonal vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy and healthy weeknight meals