Savory Chicken Quinoa Bowls
A bright, protein-packed bowl featuring quinoa, chicken, and fresh veggies, perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Balanced Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold running water to remove bitterness. Drain.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Dice the cooked chicken, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and cube the avocado while the quinoa cooks.
- Combine the fluffed quinoa, diced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and crumbled feta in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired, or divide into meal-prep containers and refrigerate.
Notes
Meal prep friendly; keep dressing separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
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