Ingredients
This dish is so easy to cook for busy weekdays, and the leftovers are great for lunch at work. Quinoa is loaded with nutrients that some hail it as a superfood. It's high in manganese which is great for bone health. Additionally, manganese helps in the formation of antioxidants which can help shield the body from free radicals that cause damage to cells in the body. Quinoa is also a wise choice for reducing blood sugar—important for those with diabetes. The amount of vodka in the sauce we used is minimal, but feel free to swap the vodka sauce with a different kind of sauce.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the uncooked chicken breasts onto the aluminum foil covered baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- We used Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts (99% Fat Free. 100% Vegetarian Fed. No Animal By-Products. Raised Cage Free. No Hormones or Steroids. No Antibiotics Ever).
Fill a medium-sized pot with 2 3/4 cups water, heat on high and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, add the quinoa to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium once the quinoa is added to the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- We used one 12 wt oz bag of Goya Organics Quinoa (USDA Organic. Gluten Free. Whole Quinoa. Kosher. Good Source of Fiber. Sodium Free Food).
Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a large saute pan and add the frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables to the saute pan. Heat on medium, stir occasionally.
- We used Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (USDA Organic).
- We also used two 14.4 wt oz frozen bags of Birds Eye Pepper Stir-Fry, which includes sliced green, red and yellow peppers, and white onions (Nothing Artificial).
Add the jar of Vodka Sauce to the saute pan with the pepper stir-fry. Stir occasionally.
- We used one 25 wt oz jar of Taste of Inspirations Vodka Pasta Sauce. The jar shows that it includes a mixture of sweet and flavorful tomatoes and an enticing blend of cheeses with a hint of vodka.
Add the baby spinach to the saute pan and stir into the sauce and pepper stir-fry veggies.
- We used 3 handfuls of Nature's Promise Organic Baby Spinach (USDA Organic. No GMO Ingredients. No Prohibited Synthetic Ingredients. No Prohibited Chemical Pesticides) from the 5 wt oz container.
Once the quinoa cooks add it to the saute pan and stir it into the sauce and vegetables.
Once the chicken bakes, remove from the oven. Cut the baked chicken. We cut our chicken into strips. Add the chicken to the saute pan, and stir all ingredients together. Optionally top with pepper or ground peppercorns.
- We used McCormick Peppercorn Medley Grinder (Non GMO), which contains a mixture of black peppercorns, coriander, pink peppercorns, white peppercorns, allspice, and green peppercorns.
Nutrition Facts
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. The information shown is only an estimate; it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.