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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 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 18%
- Protein 31.17 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 34.53 g 13%
- Total Fat 9.61 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.95 mg High 32%
- Sodium 516.1 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.33 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 184.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 56.29 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 15.57 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Ground Chicken. Each serving provides about 361.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Ground Chicken, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet healthy?
- Ground Chicken Quinoa Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 361.73 calories and 31.17 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 516.1 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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