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Quick and Easy Healthy Dinner

A nutritious and delicious dinner recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil for cooking
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Carrots sliced
Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
Grains
  • 2 cups Quinoa cooked

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Slice the cooked chicken and serve over a bed of quinoa, topped with sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.

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