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Colorful chicken pesto quinoa bowl with greens and grains, inspired by Sweetgreen Recipes.

Chicken Pesto Quinoa Bowls


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Chicken Pesto Quinoa Bowls combine tender grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, vibrant greens, and homemade basil pesto for a balanced and energizing meal that can be prepped ahead for easy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 1/2 cup chopped kale
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cherry tomatoes halved
  • avocado slices
  • shaved parmesan
  • microgreens or sprouts
  • lemon wedges

  • Instructions

    1. rinse the quinoa under cold water

    2. in a saucepan combine quinoa and water or broth bring to a boil then reduce heat cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed about 15 minutes then fluff with a fork

    3. pat the chicken dry drizzle with olive oil and season with salt pepper and garlic powder

    4. heat a grill pan or skillet over medium high heat cook the chicken until golden and cooked through about 6 to 7 minutes per side then rest and slice thinly

    5. in a food processor combine basil nuts garlic parmesan lemon juice salt and pepper pulse to combine then with motor running drizzle in olive oil until smooth

    6. spread quinoa in bowls top with greens sliced chicken and drizzle with pesto

    7. garnish with tomatoes avocado shaved parmesan microgreens and lemon wedges then serve

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: grilling
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 510
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 450
    • Fat: 22
    • Saturated Fat: 4
    • Unsaturated Fat: 18
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 40
    • Fiber: 7
    • Protein: 34
    • Cholesterol: 75

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