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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free One-Pan Southwestern Chicken Quinoa

Recipe

One-Pan Southwestern Chicken Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • olive oil2 tablespoon
  • boneless, skinless, chicken breasts2
  • kosher salt0
  • freshly ground black pepper0
  • garlic2 clove
  • jalapeño1
  • quinoa1 cup
  • vegetable broth1 cup
  • fire-roasted diced tomato1 can
  • corn1 cup
  • black beans1 can
  • ground cumin½ teaspoon
  • chili powder1 teaspoon
  • avocado1
  • chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoon
  • lime1

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper, then cook until no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the quinoa, vegetable broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, cumin, and chili powder and season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Cover and simmer until the quinoa is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.

  8. 8

    Divide between serving bowls and garnish with more cilantro.

  9. 9

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

508calories
38gProtein
60gCarbs
13gFat
Fiber14g
Sugar4g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.