One-Skillet Quinoa and Chicken Dinner

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Fast and easy chicken dish recipe good for meal preppers.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

One-Skillet Quinoa and Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup red onion

chopped

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

12 ounces crushed tomatoes

1 cup water

1 cup quinoa

2 tablespoons cilantro

or to taste

6 ounces shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese (such as Kraft®)

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender about 2 minutes. Add chicken frozen vegetables and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally until browned 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 2

Pour tomatoes and water into the skillet with the chicken; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa and cilantro. Cook until quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated about 15 minutes; the dish should look thick and saucy. Spread an even layer of Cheddar cheese on top.

Step 3

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 4

Place skillet into oven and melt Cheddar cheese under the broiler until bubbly and golden 2 to 3 minutes; be sure to watch carefully to prevent burning.

Nutritional Information

One-Skillet Quinoa and Chicken Dinner

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 434.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.4g 87%

Carbohydrates: 45g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 8.8g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 63mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 3170.5IU 63%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.5mg 112%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 15.8mg 26%

Folate: 111.7mcg 28%

Calcium: 685.8mg 69%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 134.5mg 48%

Potassium: 790.6mg 22%

Sodium: 806.8mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 78.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.