Description
A nutritious meal designed for balanced nutrition and strength.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa and chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broth is absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Cook chicken: While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and red onion to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add cooked quinoa, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Season: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute tofu or chickpeas for chicken.
- Add other vegetables like spinach or carrots as desired.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, quinoa, healthy meal, balanced nutrition, strength, broccoli, bell pepper, quick meal