Description
Quinoa chicken bowls deliver a Mediterranean-inspired culinary journey packed with zesty flavors and nutritious ingredients. Colorful vegetables, perfectly seasoned chicken, and fluffy quinoa combine into a wholesome meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, then add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for approximately 15 minutes until quinoa becomes fluffy and absorbs all liquid.
- While quinoa cooks, warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Introduce diced chicken seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté until chicken develops a golden exterior and reaches complete internal doneness, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped bell peppers and corn into the skillet with cooked chicken. Stir and continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until vegetables soften and become slightly tender.
- Create a foundation of quinoa in serving bowls, then layer with the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture. Artfully arrange sliced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes on top as a fresh, vibrant garnish.
- Plate immediately while warm to preserve the optimal temperature and flavor profile of this nutritious, colorful chicken quinoa bowl.
Notes
- Toast quinoa before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and add depth to the dish’s overall taste profile.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and create a healthier meal option.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains protein content.
- Meal prep this bowl by cooking quinoa and chicken in advance, storing separately, and assembling quickly during the week for a time-saving lunch or dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23-27 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg