Chicken and Broccoli Quinoa

Chicken and Broccoli Quinoa

*This recipe only yields 1 protein for each serving. You can choose to double the protein amount or add an additional protein serving to create a 2 protein per serving meal!*
Makes: 3 servings
Each serving contains: 1 protein, 1 carb, 1 veg, 0 fat

Ingredients:
Chicken:

• 9 oz Chicken Breast, cut into 1” pieces
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• ¼ tsp Cumin
• ¼ tsp All Spice
• ¼ tsp Sea Salt
• Black Pepper to taste

Quinoa:

• ½ Cup Onion, diced
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• ½ Cup Carrot, shredded
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• ½ Cup Quinoa, uncooked
• 1 Cup Boiling Water
• ¼ tsp Sea Salt
• ¼ tsp Cumin
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2 Cups Broccoli

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add Chicken ingredients and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. To the skillet, add 1 tsp Olive Oil, Onions, Garlic and Carrots and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Chicken, Quinoa, Water, ¼ tsp Sea Salt, Cumin and Bay Leaf. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes
3. Add Broccoli and stir. Add more Water as needed. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until Broccoli is crisp tender and all water has evaporated. Serve hot!

Photo Credit - Marie Juneau