One Pot Chicken and Quinoa is loaded with zucchini, bell peppers, onions, wholesome quinoa, juicy chicken and delicious flavors. Nothing is "boring" about this healthy one pot meal perfect for a weeknight dinner!
One Pot Chicken Quinoa
One Pot Chicken Quinoa
Amber aka Rosebud
5
American
One Pot Chicken and Quinoa is loaded with zucchini, bell peppers, onions, wholesome quinoa, juicy chicken and delicious flavors. Nothing is "boring" about this healthy one pot meal perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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1 tbsp. butter or olive oil
2 large bell peppers, seeded & coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 zucchini, coarsely chopped
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1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1” pieces
1.5 c. quinoa, uncooked
3 c. chicken stock
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2 tsp. Rosebud’s Lemon Pepper
1 tsp. Rosebud’s I LOVE GARLIC
salt & pepper to taste
2 bay leaves
fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
Preheat large deep skillet or a Dutch oven on medium-high heat and add butter or olive oil to coat. Place chicken cuts in skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Place another tablespoon of butter or olive oil and add zucchini, bell pepper, onions, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken back in, quinoa, stock, bay leaves, lemon pepper, I LOVE Garlic, and salt & pepper; stir. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
Turn off heat. Add parsley, stir and serve hot.