15-Minute Chicken And Quinoa Recipe | One Pan Healthy Dinner Leftover Makeover

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for a plant-based option.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is more affordable while still providing a filling base.

Add olive oil and the chopped tomato to a non-stick pan, cook at medium high and cover with a lid.

Add in the chicken and one garlic clove and cover again for 2 minutes. Next stir in the chopped zucchini and cooked eggplant.

Add the pesto, some salt, quinoa and ¼ cup of water. Cover with a lid and let the meal cook like this for 2-3 minutes.

Next stir in the kale, arugula and olives. Add some crushed pepper and cover with a lid again for 2-3 more minutes.

Add the rest of the garlic and stir in the shredded cheese. Turn the heat off - your easy weeknight dinner is ready!

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