Chicken and Spinach Quinoa Patties Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chicken and Spinach Quinoa Patties are a nutritious and flavorful option for a healthy meal. Packed with protein from chicken and quinoa, along with the goodness of spinach, they make for a satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a snack.

This chicken recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices. Perfect for meal prep, these patties can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for quick meals throughout the week.

Healthy Chicken and Spinach Quinoa Patties

These patties combine cooked quinoa, ground chicken, and fresh spinach, bound together with eggs and breadcrumbs for texture. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook, yielding about 6 patties.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 pound ground chicken
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions

Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, ground chicken, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form Patties: Shape the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve: Remove from the skillet and let drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or salad.