Savory Chicken Quinoa Bowls
Nutritious and easy-to-prepare chicken quinoa bowls, packed with protein and colorful vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon juice, herbs for seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the cooked chicken, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach. Sauté until the veggies are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any additional herbs or lemon juice to taste.
- Serve the chicken and veggie mixture over a bed of quinoa.
Notes
Prep the chicken and quinoa in advance for a quicker meal. Customize with your favorite vegetables and add spices for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg