One-Pan Chicken and Quinoa

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 1 hour
by lwlodarczak

Ingredients

2 lbs Boneless chicken thighs

1 tsp Chili powder

Salt and pepper

1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion chopped

1 poblando pepper seeded and chopped

3 Garlic cloves minced

1 tbsp Tomato paste

1 cup Chicken broth

1 14 oz can Diced tomatoes

1 14 oz can Black beans drained and rinsed

1 cup Frozen corn thawed

1 cup dry quinoa

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Dried oregano

1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

1 Lime juiced

1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

1 avocado sliced for serving

lime wedges for serving

sour cream for serving


Directions

Step 1 Season chicken thighs all over with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Step 2 In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat. Step 3 Reduce heat to medium and add onion and poblano pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add tomato paste and stir to coat veggies. Step 4 Pour in broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom of pan. Add tomatoes, beans, corn, and quinoa. Stir in cumin, oregano, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Return thighs to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, 20 minutes. Remove lid and continue cooking, uncovered, until quinoa is tender and chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. Step 5 Remove chicken from skillet, then stir in cilantro and lime juice. Step 6 Serve quinoa with chicken, avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges.

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