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Quinoa Recipe with Chicken

This quinoa recipe with chicken combines fluffy quinoa, seasoned chicken, and fresh vegetables in one balanced bowl. It's a chicken quinoa bowl healthy eaters will love, packed with protein and fiber, and perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Simmer rinsed quinoa in water for 15 minutes until absorbed.
  2. Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden brown and 165°F inside.
  3. Combine quinoa, chicken, and vegetables in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk oil, lemon juice, and parsley, then drizzle and toss.
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Notes

The first time I meal prepped this, I mixed the dressing in right away and by day three, everything was soggy. Now I always keep the dressing in a separate little container, and add it fresh each day. Small change, huge difference.
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 380