Description
A collection of healthy dinner ideas that are both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Surround with broccoli florets.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While chicken is baking, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in parsley.
- Plate quinoa, top with chicken and broccoli, and drizzle with any remaining juices from the baking dish.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- Substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous for variation.
- Garnish with additional herbs or lemon wedges for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: healthy dinner ideas, nutritious recipes, low calorie meals