Creamy Cheddar Quinoa with Chicken and Spinach

By angelahon

Creamy Cheddar Quinoa with Chicken and Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 c. quinoa
• extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2" pieces
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar
• 8 oz. baby spinach, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a medium pot cook quinoa according to package directions.

2 Meanwhile in a large sauté pan, warm a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.

3 Return pan to medium heat. Add butter and sauté garlic and onions until softened. Add cream and chicken stock; bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese and spinach. Fold in quinoa and chicken. Top with remaining cheese. Cover pan and simmer until warmed through and cheese is bubbling, about 3 to
4 minutes.

4 Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.