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Chicken Quinoa Skillet
A flavorful and healthy one-pan meal combining tender chicken, nutritious quinoa, and colorful vegetables, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Grains
- 3/4 cup quinoa (dry)
- 1 1/2 cups water or broth
Proteins
- 1 pound chicken breast (diced into 1-inch pieces)
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning (divided)
- 1 cup diced onion (120 grams)
- 3 cups diced bell pepper (360 grams)
- 1 15.5-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed (1.5 cups/240 grams))
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1/2 heaping cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 1.5 ounces)
Seasonings & Toppings
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional avocado, cilantro, sour cream/yogurt (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in water or broth following package instructions.
- While quinoa cooks, season and cook chicken in a pan until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onions for 3 minutes, then add peppers and taco seasoning, cooking until tender.
- Fluff cooked quinoa and add to the pan with chicken, black beans, and salsa. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings for added flavor and texture.