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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Skillet with Baby Spinach

Lemon Chicken Quinoa Skillet with Baby Spinach cooks in one pan and creates a healthy meal packed with protein, greens and fresh lemon flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.