Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet
Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet brings tender quinoa and juicy ground chicken together in a single pan, simmered with tomatoes and green chiles for a gentle heat and bright, tangy finish. It’s hearty yet light, with a comforting texture and savory aromatics from onion and garlic. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep lunches.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth and quinoa to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground chicken; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Stir the cooked quinoa and diced tomatoes into the chicken mixture; bring to a simmer and cook just long enough for the flavors to meld, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 361.73 kcal Moderate
- Protein 31.17 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.53 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.61 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 96.95 mg High
- Sodium 516.1 mg High
- Fiber 3.33 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.96 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 174.06 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate
- Potassium 184.88 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 56.29 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 26.02 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅