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healthy weeknight dinners

Healthy Weeknight Dinners: 7 Quick Recipes to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A simple and healthy recipe for a weeknight dinner that is quick to prepare and delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add broccoli and bell pepper, cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  6. In a separate pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  7. Add quinoa to the broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
  8. 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