Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Quinoa

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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Quinoa

A creamy skillet dish that is loaded with good-for-you ingredients.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: creamy spinach and artichoke chicken, creamy spinach and artichoke chicken quinoa recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Jenn H

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked quinoa
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup roughly chopped artichoke hearts
2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
1 ¾ cups milk
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
black pepper, to taste
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 ½ - 2 cup shredded cooked chicken, rotisserie works great
¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Topping

½ cup Panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic seasoning, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

Cook ½ cup uncooked quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large, oven-safe, skillet over medium heat. Add ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup roughly chopped artichoke hearts, and 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach. Cook for a few minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in 1 ¾ cups milk. Add 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and black pepper, to taste. Stir until well combined.
Cook until thickened and creamy, stirring occasionally. Stir in ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 ½ - 2 cup shredded cooked chicken, ¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, and cooked quinoa. Stir until combined and the cheese is melted.
Mix together ½ cup Panko bread crumbs,½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic seasoning, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.
Place in the oven and broil for a few minutes or until bread crumbs are toasted. Remove from oven and serve. Serves 3-4.

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