One Pot Quinoa, Chicken and Broccoli

YIELD 6 servings

ACTIVE TIME 10 min

TOTAL TIME 30 min

INGREDIENTS

Chicken:

• 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces

• 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin*

• 1/2 tsp cumin, ground

• 1/2 tsp all spice

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Ground black pepper, to taste

Quinoa:

• 2 medium onions, diced

• 3 large garlic cloves, minced

• 1 large carrot, shredded

• 1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked

• 3 cups boiling water

• 3/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp cumin, ground

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 lb broccoli, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat large deep skillet or a dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add Chicken ingredients and saute for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain liquid if necessary and cook until golden brown sides appear. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

2. Add olive oil, onions, garlic, carrot and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pre-cooked chicken, quinoa, water, remaining salt and cumin, and bay leaves; stir. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.

3. Now it’s time to add broccoli. At this point quinoa should be cooked al dente. Add broccoli, stir, cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve hot.

Freeze: Fully cook, cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw on a stovetop with a splash of water covered on low.

NUTRITION

Calories 388

Total Fat 7.3g

Saturated Fat 0.6g

Cholesterol 88mg

Sodium 336mg

Total Carbohydrate 37.8g

Dietary Fiber 6.2g

Total Sugars 3.5g

Protein 43.9g