Chicken & Quinoa Protein Bowls: 5 Ways to Savor Health
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A healthy and filling dish packed with protein and nutrients.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is done.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa and divide it into bowls.
- Top with chicken and vegetable mixture.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg