Tomato Basil Chicken & Quinoa Skillet
on Feb 26, 2019, Updated Jan 13, 2025
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What Makes This Recipe Great
I asked and you answered – QUINOA! Quinoa is sooo easy to work with, is versatile and is a super high protein grain. I wanted to make a recipe with it that was a one pot wonder, and you know I love myself some tomato basil goodness!
I don’t cook with quinoa enough which is crazy because it’s such a compete protein with all 9 essential amino acids. It’s also packed with fiber and iron and naturally gluten free, which is a huge relief when looking to serving a filling and nourishing meal to the family.
Ingredient List
- Avocado Oil– any oil or butter will work
- Chicken Breast– chicken thighs can also be used if you do not have breasts
- Onion
- Water
- Quinoa
- Cherry Tomatoes- crushed tomatoes can be used in a pinch.
- Basil Leaves– fresh basil truly is superior in this recipe
- Minced Garlic
- Salt & Pepper
Step By Step
- Place a large sauté pan (with higher sides) over medium high heat and add oil once heated.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you create 4 thin chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with some salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side (or until chicken is cooked throughout).
- Then to that pan add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add water and bring it to a boil, then add in quinoa, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve 1/4 of the quinoa with 1 piece of chicken breast.
Frequently Asked Question
What can I use instead of Quinoa?
- Brown Rice can be used in substitution of quinoa.
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Tomato Basil Chicken & Quinoa Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups of water
- 2 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place a large saute pan (with higher sides) over medium high heat and add oil once heated.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you create 4 thin chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with some salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side (or until chicken is cooked throughout).
- Then to that pan add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add water and bring it to a boil, then add in quinoa, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve 1/4 of the quinoa with 1 piece of chicken breast.
Quinoa is one of my favorite grains and Ilove Chicken aswell. Iwouldmlikemto make this recipe but I
Hi Kelsey! Thanks for the yummy and easy looking recipe. Do you recommend setting the chicken aside after cooking?
Yes!