Description
One pot garlic butter chicken and quinoa is a simple and delicious meal that combines tender chicken with nutritious quinoa, all cooked in a buttery garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in quinoa, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
- This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: one pot garlic butter chicken and quinoa, easy chicken recipes, quinoa recipes