Low Fat Chicken French Bowl
A healthier twist on classic French cuisine, this dish features lean chicken breast served in a light and flavorful sauce over a bed of quinoa and steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●2 cups low-fat chicken brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup quinoarinse thoroughly before cooking
- ●1 packet french onion soup mixoptional
- ●1 head steamed broccolifresh or frozen
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ● salt and pepperto taste
- ●1 cup low-fat milkoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining the chicken broth, French onion soup mix (if using), and low-fat milk (if using) in a small saucepan.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook until heated through.
- 8
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- 9
Steam the broccoli until tender.
- 10
To assemble the dish, place a portion of cooked quinoa on a plate, top with a slice of chicken, and spoon the sauce over the top.