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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Quinoa
A creamy skillet dish that is loaded with good-for-you ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 465 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup roughly chopped artichoke hearts
- 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 ½ - 2 cup shredded cooked chicken, rotisserie works great
- ¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
Topping
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic seasoning, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Cook ½ cup uncooked quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large, oven-safe, skillet over medium heat. Add ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup roughly chopped artichoke hearts, and 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach. Cook for a few minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in 1 ¾ cups milk. Add 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and black pepper, to taste. Stir until well combined.
- Cook until thickened and creamy, stirring occasionally. Stir in ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 ½ - 2 cup shredded cooked chicken, ¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, and cooked quinoa. Stir until combined and the cheese is melted.
- Mix together ½ cup Panko bread crumbs,½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic seasoning, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.
- Place in the oven and broil for a few minutes or until bread crumbs are toasted. Remove from oven and serve. Serves 3-4.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
29g
Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2675IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 29g | |
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2675IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.