Healthy Calorie-Conscious Dairy-Free Dinner Delight

Victoria Collelo

Victoria Collelo

almost 2 years ago

This delicious and nutritious dinner is perfect for those who are watching their calorie intake and avoiding dairy. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it's sure to become a family favorite.

Cooking Time

45 minutes

Serving Size

4 servings

Nutrition Per Serving

Cal

400

Protein

40g

Fat

10g

Sat Fat

2g

Carbs

40g

Chole

80mg

Fiber

6g

Sugar

8g

Sodium

500mg

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and zucchini and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add quinoa, chicken broth, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to skillet and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet and spoon quinoa mixture over chicken. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and quinoa is tender.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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