Chicken and Quinoa Skillet with Vegetables
Are you ready to impress your guests with a show-stopping dish that will have them coming back for seconds? Look no further than our recipe for "Chicken and Quinoa Skillet with Vegetables" This delightful dish combines flavors and textures to create a winning combination that will make you the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add bell peppers and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Return chicken to the skillet, pour in chicken broth, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a separate saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.
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Serve chicken and vegetable mixture over a bed of quinoa. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 80 mg
- Sodium
- 450 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 35 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugars
- 5 g
- Protein
- 30 g
There you have it, a delicious and nutritious meal that will surely impress your guests. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy quinoa makes "Chicken and Quinoa Skillet with Vegetables" a standout dish for any occasion. So, next time you're looking for a winning recipe, give this one a try and watch as it steals the show at your next gathering. Enjoy!