Description
Healthy chicken bowl recipes are delicious meals that combine cooked chicken with a variety of fresh ingredients, including grains, vegetables, and healthy fats, making them a balanced option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast
- Quinoa
- Cherry tomatoes
- Avocado
- Fresh spinach
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Nuts and seeds (optional)
- Other vegetables (optional)
- Herbs and spices (optional)
- Cheese (optional)
- Dressings (optional)
Instructions
- Choose skinless chicken breasts and cook thoroughly.
- Prepare vegetables by washing and chopping as needed.
- Cook the chicken if using raw, or slice leftover chicken.
- Assemble the bowl starting with quinoa, then layer chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and spinach.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Meal prep by cooking chicken and quinoa in advance.
- Store ingredients separately to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different flavor profiles and ingredients.
- Keep avocado separate until serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy chicken bowls, meal prep, nutritious recipes, quick meals