Description
A simple and healthy recipe for a weeknight dinner that is quick to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon 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 diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a separate pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa to the broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and serve with the chicken and vegetables.
Notes
- Make sure to cut chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute any vegetables based on your preference.
- Double the recipe for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: healthy weeknight dinners