Lemon-Oregano Chicken Quinoa Dish

Cubed chicken breast seared with zucchini and bell peppers, tossed with fluffy quinoa and bright lemon-oregano seasoning for a fresh and satisfying meal.

• Prep: 12 min
• Cook: 17 min
• Total: 29 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.16/serving

Dietary

• Low-Sodium
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Nut-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Gluten-Free

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• healthy
• savory
• fresh
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (cored and chopped)
• 1 zucchini (chopped)
• 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
• 2 cup chicken broth (salt-free)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Rinse 1 cup uncooked quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups salt-free chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Set aside.
2. While quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound chicken breast cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Add 1 chopped yellow onion, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 chopped medium zucchini to the same skillet. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked quinoa, 2 minced cloves garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Taste and add 1/4 teaspoon salt if desired, to taste.

Notes

To ensure your quinoa is extra fluffy, let it sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking before fluffing with a fork. This meal stores wonderfully for meal prep.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 54.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
• Fat: 11.2 g
• Fiber: 12.3 g
• Sodium: 75 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Sugar: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg