⏱ 50 min totalOne-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe
Per 1 serving · 257 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g26% of calories
- Carbs21g25% of calories
- Fat19g50% of calories
At a glance
One serving of One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe (257 g) has 345 calories, with 22 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), Vitamin K (33% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 20%, 23% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein44%
- Vitamin K33%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Niacin42%
- Vitamin B639%
- Folate (B9)20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Thiamine17%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Choline13%
- Potassium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium20%
- Saturated fat23%
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh
⅛ tsp Rosemary
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Paprika- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
⅓ tsp Olive oil
¹⁄₁₆ medium Onion
½ cup, pieces or slices White mushrooms
³⁄₁₆ cup Quinoa
⅓ cup Chicken broth
¼ cup Spinach
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine chicken thighs with rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- 2
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and cook the onion and mushrooms until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the quinoa and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Nestle the chicken into the quinoa mixture, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Remove the chicken, stir in the spinach into the quinoa, and serve with the chicken. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (257 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 62 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 40 μg | 33% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) | 80 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 74 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 594 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 84 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 329 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 24 μg | 43% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 471 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 22 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 15 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0.1 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 345 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 66minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 41minCycling (moderate)
- 29minRunning (6 mph)
- 49minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe?
One serving of One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe (1 serving) has 345 calories, which works out to 135 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe high in protein?
It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (44% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 25% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe?
464 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe?
1.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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