Colorful Garden Stir-Fry with Herbaceous Chicken & Feta

Ingredients

- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/2 cup potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup butternut squash, diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup artichokes, quartered
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup root vegetables, diced (carrot, parsnip)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables:
- Cube 1 pound of chicken breast.
- Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
- Slice 1/2 cup each of bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions.
- Halve 1/2 cup of Brussels sprouts.
- Dice 1/2 cup each of potatoes and butternut squash.
- Chop 1 cup of fresh tomatoes.
- Dice 1 cup of root vegetables (such as carrot and parsnip).
- Slice 1 cup of cucumber and trim 1/2 cup of beans.

2. Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and minced garlic, and stir-fry until the chicken is browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.

3. Add Vegetables:
- Add the sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, butternut squash, corn, beans, artichokes, diced root vegetables, and fresh tomatoes.
- Stir-fry the mixture, tossing frequently, for about 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. Combine and Serve:
- Fold in the cooked rice, spinach leaves, and sliced cucumber, stirring gently until the spinach begins to wilt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs over the top before serving.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken, Vegetables, Stir Fry, Dinner Recipe, Feta, Healthy, Broccoli, Quick Meal, Mediterranean, Herb Flavor

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1200 Calories

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