Lemon Chicken Quinoa Skillet with Baby Spinach
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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Skillet with Baby Spinach
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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Skillet with Baby Spinach cooks in one pan and creates a healthy meal packed with protein, greens and fresh lemon flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey I use 99% lean
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 3/4 cup rinsed quinoa
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice divided
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces spinach
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, until it starts to softened. Add the ground chicken and minced garlic and cook until the meat is almost cooked through, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the salt, pepper, quinoa, chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, stirring until everything is combined. Cover the skillet with a lid, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked.
- Stir in the remaining lemon juice, lemon zest and spinach. Stir until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, cover with the lid and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Serve as is or on top of your favorite greens. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, as desired.
Notes
- Use any of your favorite greens in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Potassium
646mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1390IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
10.6mg
(12%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1390IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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