Dinner: Chicken with Quinoa and Vegetables

A quick chicken recipe that can be adjusted to include whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken with Quinoa and Vegetables

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsps olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion
8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 medium zucchini
4 oz feta cheese
8 leaves basil

Instructions

1. Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan.

2. Simmer until the broth is absorbed, the quinoa is fluffy, and the white line is visible in the grain, about 12 minutes.

3. While quinoa is cooking, chop garlic and onion. Dice zucchini and tomato.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir the garlic scapes and onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

5. Stir in the chicken breast strips and cook until the chicken is still slightly pink in the middle, about 5 more minutes.

6. Remove the chicken meat and set aside. Pour 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet and cook and stir the zucchini and tomato until the zucchini is tender, 5 to 8 minutes.

7. Return chicken to skillet and sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves and lime juice.

8. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 10 more minutes. Serve over hot quinoa.

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