High Protein Chicken & Quinoa Skillet [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 30 minutes

This high protein chicken and quinoa recipe is a complete meal skillet for a bodybuilder and athlete. It is extremely rich in protein, good carbohydrate, fiber and vegan nutrition, as chicken, quinoa and black bean are the star ingredients of the recipe. Include this fulfilling recipe in your meal plan to add healthy quinoa in your diet that is loaded with good carbs and protein. A thin layer of cheddar cheese on the top of the skillet provides it a scrumptious look. High protein chicken and quinoa skillet is a comfortable one pot meal recipe, appropriate for lunch and dinner, highly recommended for a person who is up to any kind of physical activity like muscle building. The skillet looks tempting with bubbling cheese on the top. Try this healthy and tasty skillet recipe for your dinner today.

Nutrition

• calories: 485
• protein: 52
• carbs: 51
• fat: 9
• saturated fat: 1.74
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.5
• monounsaturated fat: 1.89
• cholesterol: 6
• sodium: 549
• potassium: 871
• dietary fiber: 12.72
• sugars: 6.84
• vitamin a: 34
• vitamin c: 13
• calcium: 203
• iron: 4
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 31.44
• other fats: 3.87

Ingredients

• 1 fillet Chicken breast, low fat
• 0.5 cup Quinoa, cooked
• 0.5 cup Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, raw
• 1 cup Tomatoes, crushed, canned
• 1 tsp Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper, TABASCO
• 1 gram Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
• 1 oz Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby
• 1 1 cup Water

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.
• Take an oven proof skillet and heat oil to it. Cut the chicken into small pieces.
• Add chicken pieces and cook until brown for about 5-6 minutes.
• Add onions and cook until translucent, pour beans, tomatoes, sauce and half cup of water.
• Bring to a boil and add quinoa, reduce the heat and cook while stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through and water is absorbed.
• Remove from the heat and spread a thin layer of cheese over the skillet, melt the cheese in the oven for 5-6 minutes or until bubbly.
• Garnish with spring onions and serve warm.