Southwestern Chicken Quinoa

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Cook Quinoa

Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer. In a pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

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Cook Chicken

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

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Sauté Vegetables and Spices

In the same skillet, add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in black beans, corn kernels, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

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Combine and Serve

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the vegetable and spice mixture. Serve the Southwestern chicken mixture over the cooked quinoa, garnish with fresh cilantro, and provide lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.