Description
A nutritious and delicious meal combining protein-rich chicken with quinoa and colorful veggies, perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and then combine it with water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- Mix the cooked quinoa with the shredded chicken, bell pepper, tomatoes, and cucumber in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Serve in bowls, topped with sliced avocado and fresh herbs.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat with a little water or broth to keep the quinoa moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg