Name: Cajun Blackened Chicken with Supergreen Quinoa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup chopped kale; 1 cup chopped spinach; 1 cup chopped broccoli; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper to taste

Cajun Blackened Chicken with Supergreen Quinoa Recipe

Brandise Schoenfeld Modified: August 14, 2024

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How To Make Cajun Blackened Chicken with Supergreen Quinoa

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quinoa
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped kale
1 cup chopped spinach
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil, ensuring they are well coated.
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale, spinach, and broccoli. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the greens are wilted and the broccoli is tender.
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet with the greens. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Cajun blackened chicken on top of the supergreen quinoa.

Nutrition

Calories : 320kcal
Total Fat : 7g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 73mg
Sodium : 590mg
Total Carbohydrates : 31g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 32g

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