Quick Chicken and Grains Spinach Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

This vibrant salad comes together in a flash, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken and a wholesome grain blend are sautéed until golden, then tossed with fresh spinach and a tangy green goddess dressing. A sprinkle of feta adds a salty finish.

With minimal prep and just one pan, you’ll have a satisfying meal on the table in about 20 minutes. It’s packed with protein and flavor, proving that a quick dinner can still be delicious and nourishing.

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Ingredients

0.5 cup Feta CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2.5 ounce SpinachView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon YogurtView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Green Goddess DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Microwavable Grain BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Open the package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 2-4 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, gently squeeze the package of grain blend to separate the grains, then open it. Add the grain blend to the pan with the chicken. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water (4 tablespoons for 4 servings). Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grains are warmed through and the chicken is cooked through, about 2-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. While the chicken and grains cook, wash and dry the produce. In a large bowl, combine the dressing, yogurt, a large drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Add the spinach and the chicken-grain mixture to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Divide the salad among shallow bowls and sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different grain blend?

Yes, any quick-cooking grain blend or even leftover cooked quinoa or rice will work well.

Is there a substitute for green goddess dressing?

You can use any creamy dressing like ranch or buttermilk dressing or make your own with herbs and yogurt.

How can I make this salad dairy-free?

Omit the feta cheese and use a dairy-free yogurt and dressing.