Lemon Herb Chicken and Quinoa
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
Delicious Lemon Herb Chicken and Quinoa recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 3: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Stir in the quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice, ensuring the quinoa is well coated.
- Step 6: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Step 7: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the quinoa mixture.
- Step 8: Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, cooking for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Step 9: Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, covering again and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Step 10: Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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