Description
Quick and easy healthy dinner recipes for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and bell pepper slices to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and serve on plates topped with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Add your favorite herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
Keywords: simple healthy dinners, quick healthy meals, easy dinner recipes, nutritious dinners