Description
A quick and easy high-protein meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until quinoa is cooked.
- Add bell peppers and spinach, stir for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
- Swap quinoa for brown rice if preferred.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quick high protein meals, easy dinner, healthy meal