Description
This Quick Healthy Dinner features juicy garlic herb chicken, fluffy quinoa, and colorful steamed vegetables – all ready in under 30 minutes. It’s a nutritious, high-protein, low-fuss meal that’s perfect for busy evenings or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Cook the Quinoa:
- In a pot, combine rinsed quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- While quinoa cooks, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
- Steam the Veggies:
- Steam mixed vegetables for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Assemble:
- Slice the chicken and serve over quinoa with a side of veggies. Drizzle with extra olive oil or a dollop of hummus for flavor.
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa:
- In a pot, combine rinsed quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- While quinoa cooks, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
- Steam the Veggies:
- Steam mixed vegetables for 5–7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Assemble:
- Slice the chicken and serve over quinoa with a side of veggies. Drizzle with extra olive oil or a dollop of hummus for flavor.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked quinoa or frozen veggies to speed things up.
- Add avocado or nuts for healthy fats.
- Chicken can be swapped for tofu, shrimp, or turkey.
Nutrition
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
