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Savory Oatmeal with Chicken and Spinach
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Savory Oatmeal with Chicken and Spinach

Learn how to create a hearty, whole grain savory oatmeal bowl with only 4 ingredients and in 5 minutes! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 to 3
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cups chicken stock (*footnote 1)
  • 1 cup rolled oats Bob’s Red Mill quick cooking
  • 1 cup chicken shredded or cut finely, leftover
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste, sea salt
  • black pepper , freshly grounded
Topping options
  • Soft boiled poached or fried egg
  • green peas chopped cherry tomatoes
  • cherry tomatoes chopped cherry tomatoes
  • green onion or chives, chopped
  • peanuts or sesame for garnish, crushed, roasted
  • sesame oil soy sauce or chili oil to finish the dish

Instructions

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  1. Add chicken stock to a small pot and bring to a boil. Add rolled oats, leftover chicken and spinach. Cook for 5 minutes and until the oats are cooked through. Stir occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Add preferred toppings and serve hot.
  3. You can make the oatmeal ahead and store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in microwave without cover until hot. Stir once in between.

Notes

  • If you want a porridge texture use 3 cups chicken stock. If you like a creamy texture, use 2 cups chicken stock.