⏱ 45 min total

One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa

Name: One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lb Chicken breast; 1 tsp Olive oil; ¼ lime yields Lime juice; ½ tsp Chili powder; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ⅛ medium Onion; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ cup Quinoa; 2 oz Green beans; ½ cup Chicken broth; ¼ medium whole Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Cilantro

Per 1 serving · 400 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

383

19%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
34g
36% of calories
Carbs
37g
39% of calories
Fat
11g
26% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa (400 g) has 383 calories, with 34 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (39% of calories). It is high in protein (69% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin E (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 36% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

96cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

31g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.8g

4.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein69%
Dietary fiber21%
Vitamin E22%
Thiamine30%
Riboflavin (B2)34%
Niacin79%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C19%
Vitamin K16%
Vitamin B1212%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium36%
Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 35 min

1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with half of the olive oil, half of the lime juice, half of the chili powder, half of the ground cumin, half of the salt, and half of the ground pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken tenders and cook for 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a plate.
3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, remaining chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
4
Stir in the quinoa, halved green beans, chopped tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Nestle the chicken strips into the quinoa mixture and pour in any accumulated juices. Re-cover the skillet and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
6
Top with the remaining lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (400 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	65 μg	7%
Vitamin C	17 mg	19%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	22%
Vitamin K	19 μg	16%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	30%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	34%
Niacin	13 mg	79%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	101%
Folate (B9)	117 μg	29%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	12%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	43%
Choline	138 mg	25%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	78 mg	8%
Iron	4 mg	50%
Potassium	925 mg	20%
Magnesium	143 mg	34%
Phosphorus	488 mg	70%
Zinc	2 mg	23%
Copper	0.3 mg	36%
Manganese	1 mg	52%
Selenium	31 μg	57%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	98 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	602 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	12 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	792 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	8 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	23 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 383 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

73min
Walking (3.5 mph)
46min
Cycling (moderate)
32min
Running (6 mph)
54min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa?

One serving of One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa (1 serving) has 383 calories, which works out to 96 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa high in protein?

Yes. It has 34 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (9 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa?

834 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in One-Pot Chili Lime Chicken & Quinoa?

4.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (400 g)

Calories383

% Daily Value*

Total fat 11g	14%
Saturated fat 1.7g	8%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 834mg	36%
Total carbohydrate 37g	14%
Dietary fiber 5.8g	21%
Total sugars 4.1g
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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