Recipe: Chicken and Quinoa SkilletDescription: A simple and hearty one-skillet meal featuring seared chicken and quinoa, infused with savory flavors and spices.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 35Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g chicken breast, 1 cup quinoa, 2 cup water, 1 teaspoon aji seasoning, 1 tablespoon butter, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 1 cup arugulaInstructions: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling. Season the chicken breast with 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for about 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of aji seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. While the quinoa is cooking, cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Once the quinoa is done, stir in the chicken and 1 cup of chopped arugula. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the arugula wilts slightly. Serve warm, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, skillet, gluten-free, one-pan, quickThis Chicken and Quinoa Skillet recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 35 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
American
skillet
gluten-free
one-pan
quick

Chicken and Quinoa Skillet

A simple and hearty one-skillet meal featuring seared chicken and quinoa, infused with savory flavors and spices.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Chicken and Quinoa Skillet - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundschicken breast

boneless and skinless

1 cupquinoa
2 cupswater
1 teaspoonaji seasoning
1 tablespoonbutter
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
0.5 teaspoonssalt
1 cuparugula

chopped

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling.

2

Season the chicken breast with 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for about 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3

In the same skillet, add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of aji seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.

4

While the quinoa is cooking, cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Once the quinoa is done, stir in the chicken and 1 cup of chopped arugula. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the arugula wilts slightly.

5

Serve warm, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
302
Calories
8.7g
Fat
12.6g
Carbs
41.7g
Protein
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