Description
Delicious and nutritious chicken quinoa bowls that are perfect for meal prep, combining flavorful ingredients for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and cook quinoa: Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. Cook the quinoa in 2 cups of chicken broth until absorbed, typically about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and diced bell pepper.
- Whisk together dressing: Mix 1/4 cup olive oil with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve and garnish: Divide into bowls or containers, topping with avocado slices and fresh herbs.
- Store for the week: Seal meal prep containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
Make sure to rinse quinoa to avoid bitterness, and store avocado separately until serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
