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Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Recipe
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 476 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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 (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
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!
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.