Chicken and Quinoa with Vegetables
Add quinoa and chicken broth to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cook45 min
- Total45 min
- Serves2
- LevelIntermediate
Ingredients
- 1\2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup chicken broth soup, low-sodium
- 1\2 cup mixed vgetables (boiled)
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 oz. skinless chicken breast
- 21 wedge lime juice
- 1\4 cup basil
Method
- Add quinoa and chicken broth to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Simmer until the broth is absorbed, the quinoa is fluffy, and the white line is visible in the grain, about 12 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in sliced chicken breast pieces and cook until juices run clear and chicken is fully cooked (165 degrees F).
- Remove the chicken meat and set aside.
- Cook the mixed vegetables in the sauce pan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Return chicken to saucepan and sprinkle with lime juice and fresh basil leaves.
- Serve over hot quinoa.