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Olivia Farnsworth

Garlic Lemon Chicken Quinoa Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Garlic Lemon Chicken Quinoa is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal perfect for an easy dinner or a satisfying weeknight meal. Bursting with zesty lemon, fresh garlic, and wholesome quinoa, it’s an ideal family dinner option that combines protein and veggies in a delightful quinoa bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless and skinless.
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves Freshly minced.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes For heat.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 2 cups Spinach or kale Tossed in near the end.

Method
 

  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat the chicken breasts with the mixture. Let them marinate for 10 minutes to soak in the flavors.
  2. Warm a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through with clear juices.
  3. Add the rinsed quinoa to the skillet and stir continuously for around 2 minutes until the grains become fragrant and slightly golden.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth carefully, bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has evaporated.
  5. Place the cooked chicken breasts back on top of the quinoa in the skillet. Cover again and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve the dish warm, garnished with fresh parsley, cherry tomatoes, and optional red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

Notes

  • Add a few extra drops of fresh lemon juice before serving for a brighter flavor. Feel free to toss in spinach or kale near the end of cooking for added greens and nutrition.