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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Quinoa

If you’re looking for a delicious, hearty meal that feels indulgent but is packed with nutrients, then look no further than this Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Quinoa. This dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, creamy spinach, and artichokes all nestled in a bed of fluffy quinoa. It’s perfect…
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cupuncooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cupfinely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cuproughly chopped artichoke hearts
  • 2 cupsroughly chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 3/4 cupsmilk
  • 1 teaspoonchicken bouillon powder
  • 3/4 teaspoonItalian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoononion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cupplain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cupshredded cooked chicken rotisserie works great
  • 3/4 cupshredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1/2 cupPanko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoondried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoonmelted butter

Instructions

Instructions

  • Cook ½ cup uncooked quinoa according to package directions; fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • Preheat your oven broiler (high) and position the oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler element.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
  • Add ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup roughly chopped artichoke hearts, and 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the peppers have softened.
  • Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook, stirring frequently, for 1–2 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in 1 ¾ cups milk until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and creamy.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 ½–2 cups shredded cooked chicken, ¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, and the cooked quinoa. Stir until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
  • In a small bowl, mix ½ cup Panko bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic seasoning (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder), and 1 tablespoon melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  • Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the skillet mixture.
  • Place the skillet under the preheated broiler and broil for a few minutes, watching closely, until the breadcrumbs are toasted and golden. Remove from the oven and serve.