This quick chicken recipe can be adjusted to include whatever veggies you have on hand. It could probably be done well with shrimp, also. The times and amounts vary depending on how thick you slice the chicken and veggies and how crisp you prefer the zucchini.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic scapes, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions
Step 1
Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until broth is absorbed, quinoa is fluffy, and the white line is visible in the grain, about 12 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Cook and stir garlic scapes and onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken breast strips and cook until chicken is still slightly pink in the middle, about 5 more minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 3
Pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Cook and stir zucchini and tomato in hot oil until zucchini is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves, and lime juice. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 10 more minutes. Serve over hot quinoa.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 445 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 30% |
Saturated Fat7g | 33% |
Cholesterol59mg | 20% |
Sodium361mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 17% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C15mg | 74% |
Calcium174mg | 13% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium347mg | 7% |
*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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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