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Healthy Chicken Broccoli Quinoa (Easy One-Pan Recipe!)

November 7, 2020 By Alia 10 Comments

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This Chicken Broccoli Quinoa recipe is rich in protein and is so easy to make. It makes a healthy, satiating and balanced dinner that everyone in the family will love. Learn how to make homemade chicken quinoa on the stovetop with this quick and simple recipe.

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You are going to love this nutritious, satisfying dish made with juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and quinoa. It is perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor, but is so simple to make. Best of all, everything gets cooked together in one pan. That means minimal cleanup is required to prepare this delicious, protein-packed skillet meal. ♡

How to Make Chicken Broccoli Quinoa

As always, the full instructions are listed in the recipe below. But here are a few notes about each of the steps we will take to make this chicken broccoli quinoa recipe:

  1. Sauté the chicken: Cook the chicken in a bit of oil and butter and then set it aside. 
  2. Cook the veggies: Sauté the onion and celery in the same pan.
  3. Add the aromatics & herbs: Lightly cook the garlic, dried herbs, and crushed red pepper flakes until fragrant. Gently cooking these ingredients allows them to open up and release their aromas.
  4. Stir in the quinoa & broth: Add the quinoa and broth. Leave everything alone to cook, until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the quinoa.
  5. Return the chicken & add the broccoli: Add the chicken back to the pan with the broccoli. Cover the pan, and let everything sit for a few minutes to warm though.
  6. Add the lemon & parsley: Finish the dish with a good squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley. Dinner is served!

That’s it! This is truly a healthy chicken dinner recipe that is absolutely packed with flavor. 🙂

Where to Get the Best Chicken

I am a huge advocate of only purchasing organic, humanely-raised chicken, because it is more healthy and ethical than factory-farmed meat. For the highest-quality organic chicken and other meats, I highly recommend using ButcherBox.

ButcherBox is a popular organic meat delivery service that delivers hormone-free and antibiotic-free cuts directly to your doorstep. Their meat selection includes free-range chicken, 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, heritage breed pork, wild and sustainably-harvested seafood, and more.

If you want to learn more about ButcherBox and other top-notch meat delivery companies, I wrote an article called: The Best Healthy, Organic Meat Delivery Services Online. In that article, I review and discuss a bunch of online organic meat delivery services (including ButcherBox) that send healthy meat straight to your front door.

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More Healthy Chicken Recipes

Looking for more chicken dinner inspiration? Here are a some of my favorite recipes:

  • Easy Honey Mustard Chicken
  • Spicy Cajun Chicken and Rice
  • Chicken Avocado Quinoa Bowl
  • Easy One-Pan Chicken and Rice
  • Homemade Coconut Chicken Curry

Chicken Quinoa Recipe Recommendations:

Here are some tools that will make prepping the ingredients in this recipe an absolute breeze:

  • Ultra Chef Express Food Chopper – This is the one I have and it is one of my most-used kitchen tools. I use mine all the time to quickly chop up vegetables. I especially love using it to dice onions, because it saves me from all the tears!
  • OXO Stainless Steel Scraper – I purchased a bench scraper after seeing them being used on my favorite cooking shows. It is SUCH a handy tool for scraping up and transferring chopped food from the cutting board into the pan.

Click here to learn more about my favorite healthy products and resources!

If you make this Chicken Broccoli Quinoa recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

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Healthy Chicken Broccoli Quinoa (Easy One-Pan Recipe!)

Alia | Everyday Easy Eats
This Chicken Broccoli Quinoa recipe makes a healthy weeknight dinner! Learn how to make homemade chicken quinoa with this quick and easy recipe.
5 from 7 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 404 calories

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and season it liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
  • To the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add the onion and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the quinoa and broth. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the quinoa.
  • Add the broccoli and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

  1. If you can, I highly recommend using organic chicken and grass-fed butter in this recipe for maximum health benefits.
  2. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Chicken Broccoli Quinoa (Easy One-Pan Recipe!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
404
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
88
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
636
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
937
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
 
567
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
54
mg
65
%
Calcium
 
63
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. 2pots2cook says

    November 18, 2020 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    Perfect healthy office lunch ! Pinned to make !

    Reply
    • Alia says

      November 21, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Aww thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Korinne says

    July 26, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was a great way to put together all the random things in my fridge/pantry in a way I never would’ve considered. It is super flavorful for such an easy and healthy dish. Thank you!! Will make again.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      July 26, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      Hi Korinne, thanks so much for letting me know! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!! I hope you get to try some of my other recipes on the blog too!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    May 26, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    Do you use fresh or frozen broccoli?

    Reply
    • Alia says

      May 28, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Laura! I use fresh, but you can also use frozen broccoli. I recommend just letting it cook for a few minutes longer. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Judy says

    June 8, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    Easy quick and good. Doubled red pepper flakes to our liking.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      June 15, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Judy! I’m very happy you liked the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Patricia Walls says

    December 2, 2022 at 10:55 am

    I was wondering if you rinse the quinoa before using it as it can remove the bitterness.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      December 4, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Patricia! Most of the boxed/bagged quinoa found in stores has been pre-rinsed, so I don’t bother rinsing it myself. However, it doesn’t hurt to give the seeds an additional rinse at home, if you find that doing so improves their flavor. 🙂

      Reply

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