Description
A collection of quick and healthy dinner recipes that can be prepared in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 2 pieces
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Broccoli – 1 cup, chopped
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Vegetable broth – 2 cups
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- In a separate pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add quinoa.
- Reduce heat and simmer quinoa for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Add chopped broccoli to the pan with chicken and cook until tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve chicken and broccoli over quinoa.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Quinoa can be replaced with brown rice if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Quick Healthy Dinner, easy weeknight healthy meals