How To Make Quinoa Chicken Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet with the vegetables and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
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Serve the quinoa and vegetable mixture on a plate, topped with sliced chicken breasts. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 72mg
- Sodium : 426mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 31g
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