One Pan Greek Chicken and Quinoa

One Pan Greek Chicken and Quinoa

Make a delicious dinner and save time cleaning up with this one pan Greek chicken and quinoa recipe. It’s a healthy meal and packed with Mediterranean flavors that will delight your dinner guests. Give it a try and let’s get cooking!

One Pan Greek Chicken and Quinoa

This dish is a fantastic one-pan wonder that brings together the mouthwatering flavors and spices of the Mediterranean. The added quinoa makes this dish the perfect meal. Let's get cooking!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 3190 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the chicken:

For the quinoa:

For the feta topping:

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chicken breasts by washing them under cold water. Use a paper towel to blot them dry. If your chicken breasts are very large, slice them in half lengthwise making two thinner chicken breasts.
    1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • In a small bowl, mix the chicken seasonings together.
    1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon olive oil
    Greek Chicken Seasoning
  • Brush the seasoning on both sides of the chicken and set aside.
    Brush on Greek Seasoning
  • On medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and warm up a large pan for 2 minutes.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • When ready, place the seasoned chicken breasts carefully in the pan with tongs. Cook the chicken on medium heat for 5-7 minutes on the one side. Watch that the pan doesn't get too hot. If needed, reduce the heat to medium-low to ensure the juices are preserved while cooking the chicken.
    cook chicken
  • Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes. The internal temperature on the thickest piece should read 165°F (74°C) on your meat thermometer. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Leave the juice in the pan.
    Greek Chicken
  • For the Greek quinoa:
  • Using the same pan and juices from the chicken, add the halved grape tomatoes, minced garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Cook the tomatoes on medium heat for about 2 minutes until they soften and release juices. Then stir in fresh spinach until it wilts or about 2 minutes.
    8 oz grape tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 5 oz spinach, 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    Greek chicken veggies
  • Add in the cooked quinoa. Add in the drained chickpeas (if using).
    1 cup quinoa, 15 oz chickpeas
  • To make the feta topping, use a medium bowl to combine the Feta cheese with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano (optional). Mix all of the ingredients so that the cheese is thoroughly coated with the herbs and olive oil.
    6 oz feta cheese, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    Greek chicken
  • Garnish with fresh oregano (optional) and season with salt and pepper.
    2 tablespoons oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Serve and enjoy!
    Greek Chicken and Quinoa

Nutrition

Calories: 3190kcal | Carbohydrates: 265g | Protein: 239g | Fat: 134g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 587mg | Sodium: 4069mg | Potassium: 6483mg | Fiber: 57g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 17626IU | Vitamin C: 111mg | Calcium: 1583mg | Iron: 35mg
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