Quinoa pilaf with chicken
Quinoa pilaf with chicken is a delicious and nutritious dish made with cooked quinoa, chicken, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings. It's a flavorful and healthy option that combines the protein from the chicken with the nutty flavor of the quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened. Add the bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked quinoa, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and heat through.
- Serve the quinoa pilaf with chicken hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 34g (11%)Protein: 32g (64%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 75mg (25%)Sodium: 577mg (25%)Potassium: 914mg (26%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1117IU (22%)Vitamin C: 52mg (63%)Calcium: 52mg (5%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
