Spring Chicken with Quinoa
Tender garlic-herb chicken, juicy tomatoes, sweet English peas, leafy greens, and tri-color quinoa come together in one skillet, because apparently dinner can be colorful without creating a sink full of dishes.
EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)
- Large skillet with lid
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons garlic herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh English peas
- 5 ounces 50/50 lettuce blend about 5 cups loosely packed
- 1 cup dry tri-color quinoa
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Chop Tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes into bite-size pieces and set them aside.
- Cut Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into small, bite-size pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Season Chicken: Add the garlic herb seasoning and olive oil to the chicken. Stir until all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the outside begins to brown.
- Add Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir them into the chicken. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, until they begin to soften and release some of their juices.
- Add Peas: Add the fresh English peas and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Wilt Greens: Add the 50/50 lettuce blend and stir it into the chicken and vegetables. Cook over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes, just until the greens begin to wilt.
- Add Quinoa: Pour the dry tri-color quinoa into the skillet and stir until it is evenly distributed throughout the chicken and vegetables.
- Add Chicken Stock: Pour in the chicken stock and stir well, making sure the quinoa is evenly submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer Covered: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and most of the chicken stock has been absorbed.
- Check Doneness: Remove the lid and check the quinoa. The grains should be tender and their small spiraled germ should be visible. Make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Finish and Serve: Stir everything together, gently scraping the bottom of the skillet to combine the quinoa with the chicken, tomatoes, peas, and greens. Serve warm.