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Lemony Chicken & Grains Spinach Salad

Lemony Chicken & Grains Spinach Salad

with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing & Feta

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 19, 2025

If you have one pan and 15 minutes, you're ready to get this filling, flavorful salad on the table in a snap. You'll sauté chicken, add in our quick-cooking whole grain blend, then toss it all with fresh spinach and creamy, tangy green goddess dressing. Finish with a sprinkle of crumbled feta for a speedy meal that can't be beat!

Tags:
Protein Smart
Mediterranean
Quick
Easy Prep & Clean
New
Easy Cleanup
Easy Prep
Mediterranean
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

½ cup

Feta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2.5 ounce

Spinach

2 tablespoon

Yogurt

(Contains: Milk)

2 ounce

Green Goddess Dressing

10 ounce

Lemon-Herb Diced Chicken Thighs

1 unit

Microwavable Grain Blend

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Olive Oil

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories660 kcal
Fat29 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate56 g
Sugar3 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol150 mg
Sodium940 mg
Potassium650 mg
Calcium210 mg
Iron2.6 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pan
Large Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook Chicken
1
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Add chicken to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 2-4 minutes (you'll add more to the pan then).

Add Grains
2
  • Meanwhile, gently squeeze package with grain blend to separate grains; open package.

  • Add grain blend to pan with chicken; stir in 2 TBSP water (4 TBSP for 4 servings). Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until grain blend is warmed through and chicken is cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Prep & Mix Dressing
3
  • While chicken and grains cook, wash and dry produce.

  • In a large bowl, combine dressing, yogurt, a large drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Finish & Serve
4
  • To bowl with dressing, add spinach and chicken and grains; toss to coat. Taste and season with season with salt and pepper.

  • Divide lemony chicken and grains salad between shallow bowls. Sprinkle with feta. Serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the tangy lemon and green goddess dressing combo, though some found it overpowering or clashing.
  • Ease of prep: Customers raved about how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, often ready in just 15 minutes.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding a crunchy element like pine nuts or fried onions, and try cooking spinach with the chicken and grains.
  • Portions: Several found it filling and satisfying, while a few wished for more spinach or grains.
  • Texture: Some enjoyed the hearty grains, but others felt the chicken texture was off or preferred breast meat to thighs.
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