Gmail-Inspired One-Pan Quinoa Bowl
A vibrant, no-wash recipe that combines protein, grains, and fresh veggies in one skillet for effortless meal prep. This vegetarian recipe (vegan-friendly), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs quinoa, chicken breast, broccolini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 200 g chicken breast
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 200 g chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Step 2: Toss in 1 bunch broccolini, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Add 1 cup quinoa and stir to coat in the pan.
- Step 3: Squeeze 1 lemon’s juice over the mixture, then stir in 1/4 cup crumbled feta. Divide into bowls, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and serve immediately.






