⏱ 40 min totalQuinoa Chicken Skillet
Per 1 serving · 324 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein35g36% of calories
- Carbs33g34% of calories
- Fat13g31% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Quinoa Chicken Skillet (324 g) has 396 calories, with 35 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (36% of calories). It is high in protein (70% DV), Vitamin K (23% DV) and thiamine (27% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein70%
- Vitamin K23%
- Thiamine27%
- Riboflavin (B2)45%
- Niacin88%
- Vitamin B6100%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber15%
- Vitamin C15%
- Vitamin E19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast
½ tbsp Olive oil
¼ cup Quinoa
¼ cup Chicken stock
½ cup, pieces or slices White mushrooms
¼ cup, chopped Zucchini
¼ cup, sliced Summer squash
¼ tbsp Parsley
¼ tbsp Lemon juice
¼ tsp, leaves Oregano
¼ tsp, leaves Basil
¼ tsp Black pepper- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic powder
Directions
- 1
Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring to ensure even cooking.
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the liquid from the mushrooms has almost evaporated. Stir in the zucchini and squash and cook for 2 more minutes.
- 4
Stir in the rinsed quinoa, chicken stock, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and basil. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (324 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 19 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 28 μg | 23% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 45% |
| Niacin | 14 mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 100% |
| Folate (B9) | 116 μg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 52% |
| Choline | 140 mg | 25% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 50 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 974 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 135 mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 508 mg | 73% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 34 μg | 62% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 127 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 9 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 22 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0.1 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 396 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 75minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 47minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quinoa Chicken Skillet?
One serving of Quinoa Chicken Skillet (1 serving) has 396 calories, which works out to 122 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quinoa Chicken Skillet high in protein?
Yes. It has 35 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (8.9 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Quinoa Chicken Skillet keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quinoa Chicken Skillet?
436 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Quinoa Chicken Skillet?
3.1 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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