Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken slices, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; sauté until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet; cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cooked quinoa; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety.
- Prepare ingredients ahead for even quicker cooking.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, Nutritious, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg