Description
A nutritious and filling one pot dinner packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in quinoa, chicken broth, black beans, corn, cumin, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables.
- This dish stores well in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein one pot dinner, healthy dinner, easy dinner