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savory chicken with lime quinoa
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Savory Chicken with Lime Quinoa Recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken and quinoa
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories
Author Safeway

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and cayenne.
  • Heat covered sauté pan over medium heat. Coat the pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray and cook chicken breasts until done (internal temperature of 165º). Remove from heat and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Add onion to the pan and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add quinoa, chicken broth, and lime zest. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Slice chicken breasts.
  • Add lime juice and cilantro to quinoa and fluff with a fork. Top with chicken breasts.