One-Skillet Quinoa and Chicken Dinner

If you love to do meal prep, this 1-skillet quinoa and chicken dinner recipe is a great way to make 4 servings at once.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 434 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup quinoa
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken
• 12 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, or to taste
• 6 ounces shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese (such as Kraft®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, frozen vegetables, and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Pour tomatoes and water into the skillet with the chicken; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa and cilantro. Cook until quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes; the dish should look thick and saucy. Spread an even layer of Cheddar cheese on top.

Step 4

Place skillet into oven and melt Cheddar cheese under the broiler until bubbly and golden, 2 to 3 minutes; be sure to watch carefully to prevent burning.