One Skillet Chicken, Quinoa and Mushroom Dinner

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

32 minutes

Servings

Whip up a wholesome dinner with our One Skillet Chicken, Quinoa, and Mushroom Dinner, perfect for busy weeknights. This hearty meal combines tender cubes of chicken breast seasoned with smoked paprika, nestled in a savory mushroom quinoa that cooks all in one skillet for easy preparation and cleanup. Infused with the flavors of Italian seasoning and enriched with Ellyndale Organics Unrefined Avocado Oil, this dish is a nutritious, high-protein entrée that brings both comfort and taste to your dinner table.

Ingredients

For Chicken

2 tablespoons Avocado Cooking Oil, Organic in Glass Bottle

1 pound chicken breast, cubed

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon salt

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For Mushroom Quinoa

2 tablespoons butter

4 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 cup Quinoa Whole Grain, Organic

2 cups chicken stock

2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions

Heat avocado oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
While oil heats, stir together chicken, smoked paprika, and salt.
Spread chicken in skillet and brown for 6 minutes, stirring regularly to evenly brown. Melt butter in skillet. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
Stir in quinoa and cook 1 minute to lightly toast. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in chicken stock, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
Remove lid and cook 5 minutes longer, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.