Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on one side of the sheet pan and brush them evenly with the seasoned oil mixture.
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli, bell peppers, and red onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on the other side of the sheet pan in a single layer around the chicken.
- Roast the chicken and vegetables for 18 to 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part and the vegetables are tender with lightly charred edges.
- While the sheet pan roasts, add quinoa and chicken broth to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer quinoa for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the juice from half the lemon and the chopped parsley.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and squeeze the remaining lemon half over the chicken and vegetables.
- To build each plate, fill half the plate with roasted vegetables, one quarter with sliced chicken, and one quarter with quinoa.
- Serve each portion with 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt on the side if using, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Aim to keep half your plate nonstarchy vegetables, one quarter lean protein, and one quarter high fiber carbs to support steadier blood sugar.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the microwave with a splash of water if needed.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the microwave with a splash of water if needed.
