Description
The Southwest Chicken Quinoa Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that bursts with flavor and texture. Tender, juicy chicken mingles with fluffy quinoa, while a creamy sauce envelops the ingredients, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Grains:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, diced
- Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Spices:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the quinoa, corn, black beans, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro and avocado slices before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous for a different grain option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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