Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Chicken Quinoa Bowl, a nutritious meal ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 1 red onion
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Dice chicken and chop vegetables.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and diced red onion; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and spinach; cook for another 4-5 minutes until peppers soften.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and mix into the skillet with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 85mg