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Lightened Up Lemon Parmesan Chicken Quinoa Skillet

skillet with quinoa, chicken pieces, spinach, and grated parmesan
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A quick, healthy skillet meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Pound Gold’n Plump Boneless, Skinless Chicken Fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 Cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 Cup rinsed quinoa
  • 1 1/2 Cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 Cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan Asiago cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the chicken and minced garlic, cooking until the chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with water and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Carefully add the rinsed quinoa, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, stirring occasionally.
  5. Fold in spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon zest. Cover and rest off heat for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the mixture with a fork and serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Can be made with shrimp or tofu for variations.

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