One Pot Chicken Quinoa Recipe
Today, I’m excited to share my delicious and nutritious One Pot Chicken Quinoa recipe. This dish is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder will have you serving up a healthy meal in no time.
This recipe requires just a little prep and then you can simply toss everything into one pot – easy, chicken quinoa meal!
Tips for chicken quinoa dish:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other vegetables, such as spinach or zucchini.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Allow the dish to sit for about 5 minutes after cooking; this helps to enhance the flavors and gives the quinoa time to finish cooking.
- Enhance the dish when serving by adding toppings like Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, or fresh lime juice for an extra pop of flavor.
This One Pot Chicken Quinoa meal is perfect for those busy nights when you want something healthy without all the cleanup!
Happy Cooking!
One Pot Chicken Quinoa Recipe
This One Pot Chicken Quinoa recipe requires just a little prep and then you can simply toss everything into one pot. Easy, dump-and-cook meal!
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast diced
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced (any color you prefer)
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 avocados sliced (for serving)
- Fresh herbs for garnish such as cilantro or parsley
- 1 tsp Mediterranean blend
- 2 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, Mediterranean blend spices, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Stir in the rinsed quinoa, diced bell pepper, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juices), and chicken broth.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the chicken is fully cooked. Check occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat and let it sit for another 5 minutes, covered.
- Serve hot, topped with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for garnish.
Notes
With just one pot, you’ll have a flavorful dish that’s both comforting and satisfying. Enjoy your nutritious, hassle-free meal!
Happy Cooking!
