Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl
A vibrant and nutritious Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and water (or broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa becomes fluffy.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, diced chicken, pesto sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a large bowl. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Add flavor by seasoning your mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the delicious mixture in bowls and top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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