Best Quinoa Bowl With Chicken And Avocado Cream Recipes

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CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL



Chicken Quinoa Bowl image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup red quinoa
Zest and juice of 1 lime plus lime wedges, for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
Two 6-ounce chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Roasted Corn Salsa, recipe follows
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup sour cream
Hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup frozen roasted corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
One 2-ounce jar pimientos, drained
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook the red quinoa according to the package instructions. Stir in the lime zest and juice, a pinch of cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a grill for cooking at medium heat.
  • Drizzle the chicken breasts with the olive oil and sprinkle all over with the taco seasoning and a pinch of salt. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
  • Build the bowls by splitting the quinoa between two bowls. Slice the chicken breasts and place around the edges of the bowls. Continuing around the outside of each bowl, add the Roasted Corn Salsa and sliced avocado. Crumble the queso fresco on top and add a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with the remaining cilantro, lime wedges and a drizzle of hot sauce.
  • Toss the corn, cherry tomatoes, onion and pimientos in a bowl. Add the lime juice, cilantro and salt. Toss and set aside.

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE QUINOA BOWLS



Chicken and Veggie Quinoa Bowls image

Healthy and enjoyable meal for the whole family! These bowls are super easy to make in advance or last minute! Gluten-free and can be made vegetarian if you remove the chicken and use vegetable broth. Depending on how much quinoa or veggies you like, this recipe can serve anywhere from 3 to 6 people.

Provided by sam johnson

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow onion, chopped
2 medium (blank)s zucchinis, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 head broccoli, chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 pound rotisserie chicken, boned and chopped
1 (5.5 ounce) package crumbled goat cheese
1 avocado, sliced
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over low heat until gleaming. Add bell pepper and onion and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn heat to medium-high, add zucchinis and garlic, and saute until they are starting to soften and the onion is transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add broccoli and saute until bright green. Season veggies with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and quickly saute until they start to crinkle and soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to warm through, about 5 minutes more.
  • Separate the quinoa into 6 bowls and top with desired amount of veggies. Top with goat cheese, avocado, and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 615.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL



Chicken Quinoa Bowl image

A simple, healthy dinner for two.

Provided by Jenny

Categories     Cooking for Two

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
1 cup chopped roasted chicken
½ cup chopped grape tomatoes
½ cup chopped English cucumber
¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
½ medium avocado, chopped
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 dash lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Portion into two bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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