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Cheesy White Wine Chicken and Veg on Quinoa

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 519kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs chopped into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halved
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 113 g cream cheese I used light cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup quinoa dry, cooked to package directions
  • 1/4 cup white wine, dry

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat
  • Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste and stir fry until the majority of pieces are no longer pink.
  • Add the garlic, pepper flakes and italian season and stir until fully combined, continue to cook for 3 minutes or so at medium until fragrant
  • Turn the heat to high and add the white wine, scrape up the fond, then once wine is simmering heavily, reduce heat to medium-low
  • Fold in the tomatoes, broccoli and spinach, cover and simmer for 5 minutes
  • Once the spinach has fully melted and the broccoli is fork tender, but still has crunch, remove the pan from the heat
  • With the pan off the heat sprinkle in the shredded cheese and add the cream cheese in tablespoon sized dollops. Using a small wooden spoon stir until everything is combined
  • Serve over quinoa.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy White Wine Chicken and Veg on Quinoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
519
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
141
mg
47
%
Sodium
 
343
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
815
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
 
2295
IU
46
%
Vitamin C
 
53
mg
64
%
Calcium
 
215
mg
22
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.