Description
These vibrant and nutritious chicken quinoa power bowls are perfect for meal prepping. Packed with lean protein, wholesome grains, and fresh vegetables, they offer a balanced and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken breast for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice or shred.
- Divide cooked quinoa among four meal prep containers.
- Add baby spinach and shredded carrots to each container.
- Top with sliced or shredded chicken.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Equipment
Recommended kitchen tools: Digital Food Scale, Glass Meal Prep Containers and Insulated Lunch Bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: meal prep
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 55
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: chicken, quinoa, power bowl, meal prep, healthy, macro friendly, lunch, dinner
