Description
Healthy weeknight dinner ideas for busy cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and serve with chicken and broccoli mixture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and boiling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: healthy weeknight dinner ideas