How to Make Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies - A Step-by-Step Guide

This recipe for Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies is a delicious and wholesome meal that is not only easy to make, but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Quinoa is the perfect base for this dish, providing a great source of protein and fiber. Paired with tender pieces of chicken and an assortment of colorful vegetables, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.

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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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    445 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 361mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 347mg