Dinner
Herby Chicken & Quinoa One-Pot
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
High Protein
Nutrient-Dense
⏱ 35 min total
🍴 Serves 4
A simple one-pot dinner with chicken, quinoa, carrots, spinach, lemon and fresh herbs.
Chicken provides high-quality protein, while quinoa contributes fibre and plant protein. Carrots and spinach add vegetables and micronutrients, making this an easy balanced meal with minimal washing up.
Ingredients
Servings
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- 500 g skinless chicken breast, chopped
- 200 g quinoa, rinsed
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 100 g baby spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 600 ml low-salt chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Black pepper, to taste
Method
- 1 Heat the olive oil in a large lidded saucepan.
- 2 Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- 3 Add the carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 4 Stir in the quinoa, thyme and chicken stock.
- 5 Cover and simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the chicken is completely cooked through.
- 6 Stir through the spinach until wilted.
- 7 Finish with the lemon juice, zest, parsley and black pepper.
For general information only. This recipe is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Always talk to your GP, dietitian or healthcare team before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you are managing a gastrointestinal condition.