Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Recipe

Name: Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 1/4 cups dried quinoa; 3 1/2 - 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups small broccoli floret; 1 bell pepper; 4 garlic cloves; 1 cup pecan pieces; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 3/4 cup chopped scallions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
8
Calories
476 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine
American

Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Recipe

Gael Hudson

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Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Skillet Recipe - A healthy one-pot dinner with tons of flavor and texture! This gluten free, low fat, kid-friendly meal is delish.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
1 1/4 cups dried quinoa
3 1/2 - 4 cups chicken broth
2 cups small broccoli floret
1 bell pepper (yellow or orange), seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pecan pieces
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt and pepper

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Instructions

Place a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and chopped bell pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Then add the broccoli florets. Stir and saute another 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is partially softened. Remove all veggies from the skillet and set aside.
Next add the whole chicken breasts, garlic, quinoa, 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer. Once the quinoa is boiling, lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, the broth is evaporated, and the quinoa spirals have separated, about 18-20 minutes. Add another 1/2 cup broth if needed.
Remove the chicken from the skillet. Chop the chicken and add back to the skillet. Then toss in the sautéed vegetables, pecan pieces, cranberries, and scallions. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm!

Notes

NOTE: If you have leftover chicken (or turkey) from another meal, you could even omit the chicken breasts and add chopped turkey in at the end to use up your holiday leftovers!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 879mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1030IU (21%) Vitamin C 56.9mg (63%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2cups
Calories	476kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	151mg	6%
Potassium	879mg	19%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	1030IU	21%
Vitamin C	56.9mg	63%
Calcium	62mg	6%
Iron	3.1mg	17%