Cajun Chicken Stir Fry
This Cajun chicken and veggie quinoa bowl is a hearty, flavorful meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken tossed with crisp vegetables and fluffy quinoa. Bursting with bold Cajun spices, it’s a wholesome, one-pan dish that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Servings 4
Calories 374kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 small bag of broccoli
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- Avocado oil spray
- 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
Instructions
- Cut up chicken thighs into small bite-size pieces. Season chicken with the 1 tbsp of the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and spray with avocado oil.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, until cooked through, and the internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
- Meanwhile, chop all the veggies and cook quinoa according the package instructions.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, add the veggies and the remaining cajun seasoning. Cook until tender. Once the veggies are done, add the quinoa and chicken back into the pan, mix well, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 5g