Description
Warm up your winter evenings with this nourishing Winter Harvest Dinner Bowl, filled with vibrant veggies, juicy chicken thighs, and fluffy quinoa. This comforting dish not only satisfies your hunger but also fosters joyful moments around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, itโs the perfect solution for chilly nights and busy weeknights alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chopped vegetables on the baking sheet alongside the seasoned chicken.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF and veggies are tender-crisp.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine with vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Fluff cooked quinoa and serve topped with roasted chicken and veggies. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or beef based on your preference. Enhance your bowl with toppings like feta cheese or toasted nuts for a gourmet touch.