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A bowl of quinoa topped with seasoned chicken pieces, broccoli florets, and fresh thyme, illustrating Easy High-Protein Meals.

Simple Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

This recipe provides a straightforward, high-protein meal using chicken and quinoa. It is designed to be filling and simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked Rinsed
  • 2 Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets Steamed or roasted
  • 1/2 cup Diced bell pepper Raw or lightly sautéed

Equipment

  • Small saucepan with lid
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa. Combine 1 cup of rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Cook the chicken. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top each serving with half of the cooked chicken.
  4. Add your optional vegetables, such as steamed broccoli or diced bell pepper, to complete the bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can season the chicken with garlic powder or paprika for different flavors. This meal stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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