Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa

A nutritious and colorful dish featuring juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and protein-packed quinoa, perfect for a hearty meal.

NewPublished Feb 18, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time25 min
Total45 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium

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Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa in a bowl with fresh herbs

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) chicken breast, diced
  • (1 cup) quinoa, rinsed
  • (2 cups) vegetable broth
  • (1) bell pepper, diced
  • (1) zucchini, diced
  • (1) carrot, diced
  • (1 cup) broccoli florets
  • (2) garlic cloves, minced
  • (2 tbsp) olive oil
  • (1 tsp) dried oregano
  • (1 tsp) paprika
  • (1/2 tsp) salt
  • (1/4 tsp) black pepper
  • (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium pot, combine (1 cup) quinoa and (2 cups) vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

  2. 2

    While the quinoa cooks, heat (2 tbsp) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add (1 lb) diced chicken breast to the skillet and season with (1/2 tsp) salt, (1/4 tsp) black pepper, (1 tsp) dried oregano, and (1 tsp) paprika. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Add (2) minced garlic cloves, (1) diced bell pepper, (1) diced zucchini, (1) diced carrot, and (1 cup) broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the cooked quinoa and mix until everything is well combined. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and garnish with (1/4 cup) chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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