How To Make Spicy Cajun Chicken Quinoa
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
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Season the chicken breasts with the spice mixture on both sides.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion, sauté until they become slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, rinse quinoa under cold water. In a separate saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips.
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Add the cooked quinoa and sliced chicken to the skillet with the sautéed bell peppers and onion. Mix well to combine and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Serve the Spicy Cajun Chicken Quinoa hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 400kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 75mg
- Sodium : 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 40g
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