Description
A nutritious high protein one pot dinner that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in quinoa, broth, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and spices.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein one pot dinner