Lemony Chicken and Grain Spinach Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

This vibrant salad brings together tender lemon-herb chicken, a quick-cooking whole grain blend and fresh spinach, all tossed in a creamy green goddess dressing. It’s a complete meal that comes together in one pan in about 20 minutes.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is packed with protein and flavor. The tangy dressing and crumbled feta cheese add a refreshing finish that makes every bite satisfying.

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Ingredients

0.5 cup Feta CheeseView 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

20 ounce Lemon-Herb Diced Chicken ThighsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Microwavable Grain BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView 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 any excess liquid. Add chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 2-4 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, gently squeeze the grain blend package to separate the grains, then open it. Add the grain blend to the pan with the chicken and stir in 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grains are warmed through and the chicken is cooked, about 2-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. While the chicken and grains cook, wash and dry the spinach. In a large bowl, combine the green goddess dressing, yogurt, a generous 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 until everything is well coated. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Divide the salad among shallow bowls and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of chicken?

Yes, you can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Just adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I use instead of green goddess dressing?

Any creamy dressing like ranch or buttermilk dressing would work well.

Is this salad gluten-free?

The grain blend may contain gluten; check the package. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free grains.