Once upon a time I had this little ol’ blog and the only people who read it were mom and dad (thanks guys!) Ironically enough, it was during these first six months that I posted most of my recipes. Since then, I’ve started focusing more on the workout aspect of healthy living, and I leave the recipe development up to the pros like Erin, Arman, and Dannii.
So while I’m sure I’ll come up with new stuff here and there, I think it’s time to share some of the best things I’ve ever made, and hope you like them too. There’s something about spring that makes me want to start creating recipes again, and also start sharing healthy food ideas, not just fitness tips.
Chicken and Peppers with Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 grilled chicken breasts (precooked)
- 16 oz bag of quinoa (or brown rice)
- 4 assorted bell peppers (we used yellow, orange, and green)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1/2 of a 5oz. log of goat cheese–more or less depending on your preference
- 2 15oz. cans TJ’s Organic Great Northern Beans (or any other kind of white bean)
- Cumin (start with 3 tbls. and add according to taste/preference)
Start by cooking the quinoa according to the instructions on the bag. Once it is cooked season it with a tablespoon of cumin and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Once the quinoa is cooking, chop your peppers and onions. You want these pieces to be bite-sized but not too small.
Sautee the chopped peppers and onions in olive oil until cooked, but still crispy. Season with salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of the cumin.
Once the peppers and onions are cooked, add the chicken breasts (chopped). Finally, stir in the goat cheese! Mix only until the goat cheese is combined throughout. Add your third tablespoon of cumin, along with a few pinches of salt and pepper.
Now that everything is combined, it’s important to keep tasting until the amount of cumin is just right. It’s a very important flavor that really adds a lot to the dish, so make sure you use enough. You can always add more, but you can never take some back!
Serve with the quinoa and a simple side salad. I made one using my dijon mustard dressing and leafy greens.
i had a big lunch 
Chicken is my all time fav! Perfect treat 🙂
Chicken is the protein of spring — so clean, bright, and a canvas for making so many delicious recipes!
Hey Lauren, I totally agree with you!
My craving for Chicken is never ending:)
This looks great! I love goat cheese. I think I posted most of my recipes really early on in my blogging, too. Then I think I just ran out of stuff to post since I don’t come up with new stuff very often.
Yeah I got to thinking the other day…I have a recipe page but no one even knows haha. Early on in my “blogging career” (lawlz) I thought I had to have a good balance of everything, so recipes came around often. Nowadays I’m more interested in the fitness side for sure.
I used to hate goats cheese but as I have gotten older I have really learned to love and appreciate it – especially some of the local ones. David likes to leave it in the fridge for ages to let it mature and get stronger but then everything in the fridge sinks of cheese! Ack!
Hope you have a fab weekend! 🙂
I’m the same way with goat cheese! If you asked 16 year old me to eat goat cheese I would have laughed in your face. Haha the fridge probably did stink!!
I love recipes so go ahead and keep posting them! This looks so good and bonus that is healthy.
It’s so flavorful while still being healthy!! I’ll keep the recipes coming, thanks!
Mmmm…this looks great! You should share more recipes like this! Yummy!
Thanks! I’ll keep ’em coming 🙂
I love everything in this recipe. This sounds so delicious! You post some great foods on here, lady! Keep em coming!
Thanks! Hopefully spring will give me a newfound motivation to post more 🙂 have a great weekend!
chicken is certainly a go-to for me! love making stir frys b/c they are soooooo easyyyyyy.
Chicken is such a blank canvas I love it!
I forgot about my love for dijon mustard until right now! I always do that. I have it a few times, love it, then forget it’s in the fridge. Thanks for sharing the recipe and now I will bust out my mustard!
Dijon makes the best salad dressings by far! I have a garlic one I make with it and it’s out of this world
Anything with goat cheese I am a fan of….yum!
Doesn’t goat cheese just scream “welcome spring!”?
This is such a pretty and colorful dish – perfect for spring!
I love peppers normally but bright, colorful veggies like that become staples in the spring. So beautiful!
Wow, looks absolutely amazing!!! You are perfect!! 🙂 I love quinoa!!! So yummy! Have the best THE BEST weekend!!! XOXO
I wouldn’t say “perfect” but this dish comes close 😉 I hope you had a great weekend, love! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
I like this recipe. It would probably be good with vegan chicken too. I’ll have to experiment 🙂
Experiment away! 🙂 there is always room for improvisation in the kitchen.
You’re a gem. Don’t underestimate yourself though- I remember your recipes you shared before and legit drooled (South of the Border Frittata and Caprese sammies come to mind)…and now this one. Hello, goat cheese.
So sweet! Those are fabulous dishes, you’re right haha. That caprese sammie is out of this world amazing. Gonna go make one now…..