Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe with Spinach and Quinoa

This healthy chicken breast recipe combines tender chicken with nutritious spinach and quinoa for a delicious and wholesome meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
2. While the quinoa cooks, season the chicken breasts with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
5. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped spinach. Sauté until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Combine the cooked quinoa with the spinach mixture, adding lemon juice and stirring to combine.
7. Serve the sliced chicken breast over the quinoa and spinach mixture, topped with feta cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.