One Pot Chicken Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach
A wholesome and flavorful one pot meal featuring tender chicken, nutty quinoa, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach, all cooked together for a quick and nutritious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
Add the rinsed quinoa to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Return the cooked chicken to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Remove the lid and stir in the chopped spinach. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.