Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies

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This quick chicken recipe can be adjusted to include whatever veggies you have on hand. It could probably be done well with shrimp, also. The times and amounts vary depending on how thick you slice the chicken and veggies and how crisp you prefer the zucchini.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup rinsed quinoa

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 garlic scapes, chopped

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips

  • 1 zucchini, diced

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

  • 8 fresh basil leaves

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

  1. Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until broth is absorbed, quinoa is fluffy, and the white line is visible in the grain, about 12 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Cook and stir garlic scapes and onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken breast strips and cook until chicken is still slightly pink in the middle, about 5 more minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

  3. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Cook and stir zucchini and tomato in hot oil until zucchini is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves, and lime juice. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 10 more minutes. Serve over hot quinoa.

    close up view of Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies, including kale and tomatoes, on a white plate
    Roma

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445 Calories
24g Fat
35g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 361mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 174mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 347mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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