Easy Garlic Lemon Chicken Quinoa
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring bright flavors of lemon and garlic, tender chicken, and fluffy quinoa, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts (Boneless and skinless)
- 3 cloves Garlic (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)
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and toss in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Slice the chicken and place it on top of the quinoa mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a pop of flavor. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.