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One-pot pesto chicken quinoa skillet

One-pot pesto chicken quinoa skillet

By Emma Liu
20’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
40’ Total time
382 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

This one-pot pesto chicken quinoa skillet is an easy weeknight meal that delivers on both flavor and nutrition. juicy chicken, fresh veggies, fluffy quinoa, and rich basil pesto sauce are cooked all in one large skillet, creating quite a stunner for the taste buds. it’s an easy recipe that will become your new go-to!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Toss the chicken with the Tuscan seasoning and set aside while preparing other ingredients.
Step 2
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Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch or larger) skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and brown for 1-2 minutes on each side when the olive oil is fragrant.
Step 3
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Step 3

Add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, and cherry tomatoes to the chicken and toss. Season with salt and cook everything together for 2-4 minutes.
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Step 4

Add the white quinoa, pesto, and broth to the skillet and gently stir the ingredients together until the quinoa is evenly spread out in the skillet and mostly submerged.
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Step 5

Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and turn the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring periodically. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Step 6

After 20 minutes, if there is still excess liquid, remove the top and simmer over medium heat to allow the liquid to cook off. Remove from heat, cover, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Step 7

Top with parmesan, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction.

Tips and Warnings

  • Be sure to use a large enough skillet with a top for this recipe.
  • We used chicken, but you can use any type of protein or omit it altogether.
  • This is a ‘dump’ type meal, so the vegetables aren’t cooked down before adding the quinoa, so the excess liquid may vary by dish. Be sure to let any excess broth cook off or let the quinoa rest until it is absorbed.

Ingredient

  • Cherry tomatoes
    Cherry tomatoes
    283.5 g
  • Chicken broth
    Chicken broth
    394.39 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    29.57 ml
  • Large white onion
    Large white onion
    0.5
  • Fresh basil leaves
    Fresh basil leaves
    1
  • Balsamic reduction
    Balsamic reduction
    1
  • Bella mushrooms
    Bella mushrooms
    226.8 g
  • Boneless
    Boneless
    0.45 kg
  • Pesto
    Pesto
    118.29 ml
  • Sea salt
    Sea salt
    73.93 ml
  • Shaved parmesan cheese
    Shaved parmesan cheese
    118.29 ml
  • White quinoa
    White quinoa
    236.59 ml
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    3 pcs
  • Tuscan seasoning
    Tuscan seasoning
    29.57 ml

Nutrition Facts

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