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Description
Discover delicious and satisfying high-protein dinner recipes designed to keep you full and energized. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight meals, these dishes focus on lean proteins and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add cooked quinoa and black beans to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or an extra can of beans.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- This recipe is great for meal prepping; portion into containers for lunches throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: high protein dinner, chicken dinner, quinoa, black beans, healthy meal, meal prep, quick dinner, easy recipe