Quinoa, Broccoli, and Chicken Bowl

This easy quinoa bowl is quick to prepare and includes a blend of chicken and steamed broccoli for layers of flavor and texture.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 2 cups quinoa
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
• 3 tablespoons water, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium heat. Add quinoa and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let quinoa cook until no liquid remains, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix chicken, remaining garlic, chicken base, and vegetable base together in a bowl. Add mixture to the hot oil in the skillet and cook until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Place broccoli and butter into a microwave-safe bowl; add just enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl. Cover and steam in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes. Combine chicken mixture and broccoli with the quinoa until well mixed.