An easy and healthy dish - everything is combined in one pot, simmers, and is ready to eat in under 30 minutes. Lots of options for vegetable substitutions included.
2bell pepperschopped, I used an orange and yellow one
1cuptri-colored quinoa
2cupschicken broth16 ounces
1 and 1/2cupsprepared rotisserie chickenor leftover grilled/cooked chicken, chopped
Salt and Pepperto taste
2-3tablespoonscilantrofinely chopped
2-3tablespoonslime juice
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, heat up the olive oil and add in the garlic and onion. Cook until fragrant and tender or about 2-3 minutes.
Add in the shredded zucchini and chopped bell peppers. Stir for about 1 minute.
Add in the quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then turn to low and cover with a lid.
Let cook until all of the broth is evaporated into the quinoa about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in the chopped rotisserie chicken and add in salt and pepper to taste.
Let cool for a minute and then stir in cilantro and lime juice to taste. (Add 2 tbsp. of each and then more if desired)
Serve immediately.
Notes
*If you don't want to use canned chicken and still want this to be a one-pot meal, Cook 1 chicken breast in boiling water until cooked through. Drain and let cool. Shred the chicken. Quickly rinse out the pot and continue with the first step. Check the post for lots of substitutions and ideas to make this dish vegetarian