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Chicken, Mushroom & Green Pea Skillet with Quinoa, plated

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Chicken, Mushroom & Green Pea Skillet with Quinoa

  • 35 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 456 kcal / serving

A comforting skillet dish with tender chicken, mushrooms, and peas over fluffy quinoa. The mix of savory broth and a touch of vinegar brightens the flavors, making it a practical weeknight option.

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Ingredients

  • ½ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cupfrozen peas
  • ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • ½ cupquinoa
  • 1shallot
  • ½ lbwhite mushrooms
  • shallots

From the pantry: black pepper, salt, virgin coconut oil, white wine vinegar

Cookware

chef's knife · colander · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · small saucepan · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon · tongs

Directions

  1. Rinse and dry the produce. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and salt; bring to a boil.
  2. When the quinoa boils, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Afterward, remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. Shave the parsley leaves from the stems, mince them, and set aside in a small bowl.
  4. Slice the mushrooms and place them in a medium bowl. Peel and mince the shallots, adding them to the mushrooms.
  5. Shell the greens and measure out the peas into a separate bowl.
  6. Pat the chicken dry and cut it horizontally into thin fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  7. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and swirl in the virgin coconut oil to coat the bottom.
  8. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  9. In the same skillet, add the shallots and mushrooms with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until they soften, about 3–5 minutes.
  10. Pour in the broth and vinegar; let the mixture simmer briefly, 1–2 minutes.
  11. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until it’s fully cooked through, about 3–4 minutes.
  12. Stir in the peas and half of the parsley; mix until combined and warmed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
  13. Divide the quinoa between two plates, then top with the chicken and mushroom-pea mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead: wash and chop the parsley and mushrooms, and mince the shallots so you’re ready to cook.
  • Leftovers idea: keep quinoa and chicken components separate and reheat together with a splash more broth if needed.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
456 kcal
Protein
41 g
Carbs
45 g
Fat
14 g
Fiber
8 g
Sodium
162 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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