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Chicken and Quinoa

Savory Chicken and Quinoa One-Pot Wonder for Easy Dinners

Transform your dinner routine with this savory chicken and quinoa dish that's nutritious, flavorful, and easy to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Dry Quinoa gluten-free
  • 8 ounces White Mushrooms sliced
  • 4 ounces Baby Spinach Leaves can use frozen if necessary
  • 2 cups Water or low-sodium broth for more flavor
For the Mustard Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard use yellow mustard if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup can substitute with honey
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh is preferable
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  2. Add boneless skinless chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and let rest.
  3. Stir in dry quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender.
  4. Whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Fold in baby spinach leaves, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Combine sautéed mushrooms and chicken with the quinoa mixture, then pour over the mustard sauce and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on low heat.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking for improved flavor. Adjust sauce flavor to your liking and prep ingredients ahead of time for easier cooking.

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