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Sun-dried tomato chicken quinoa

Sun-dried tomato chicken quinoa brings together savory chicken, quinoa, spinach, zucchini, and tangy tomatoes in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Bowl of sun-dried tomato chicken quinoa: sliced chicken breast over a quinoa base with zucchini half-moons, baby spinach, sun-dried tomato pieces and crumbled feta, plated in a shallow white bowl on a wooden surface.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups quinoa according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a smooth sauce.

  2. Pat 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons and 5 ounces baby spinach. Cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return the main ingredient, add the sauce, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.

  4. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Divide the prepared base among four plates, add Sun-dried tomato chicken quinoa. Finish with 1/2 cup crumbled feta.

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