Protein-Packed One Pot Delight
Amber Laloux
6 months ago
This protein-packed one pot delight is a delicious and nutritious meal that is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with lean protein and healthy vegetables, this dish is sure to satisfy your hunger and fuel your body.
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
400
Protein
35g
Fat
12g
Sat Fat
5g
Carbs
35g
Chole
80mg
Fiber
6g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
600mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned.
- Add the quinoa, black beans, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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