Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a great way to start the New Year with some healthier food. These quinoa bowls are packed with flavor and they are even good for you. After the Holidays if you are looking to take a little better care of yourself, why not start with a Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowl. I know after the Holidays we can feel a little sluggish, because the treats are everywhere. We are happy to enjoy some healthier dishes.

What Ingredients Do I Need For Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowls?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make these Bowls (scroll down for the full recipe):

• Quinoa
• Water or chicken broth
• Chicken breasts
• Red bell pepper
• Green bell pepper
• Green onions
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Apple cider vinegar
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley

Optional:

• Feta cheese
• Hummus or canned chick peas
• Olives
• Cucumbers
• Fresh tomatoes (Cherry are great)
• Avocado
• Fresh squeezed lemon or lime
• You can use Premade Italian Dressing instead of Vinegar and Oil

How Do I Make Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowls?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make these Bowls (scroll down for the full recipe):

• Rinse and drain the quinoa; a mesh strainer works well.
• In a medium saucepan or frying pan, add the quinoa and place it over low heat and allow the quinoa to roast for 2-3 minutes. 
• Then place the water into a pan and bring the water to a boil.
• Once the water boils, make sure your stove top is on low, add the quinoa and place a lid on top. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water or broth is absorbed.
• While the quinoa cooks, chop the bell peppers, onions and any other vegetables that you are using.
• If making the dressing, whisk together the oil and the apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper.
• When the quinoa is done cooking, fluff it with a fork.
• For your quinoa bowl allow it to cool for 5 minutes, then add your vegetables, chicken, and dressing.
• If you want to make this into a salad, place the quinoa in the fridge for 20 minutes or until the quinoa cools, then add your vegetables, chicken and dressing.
• Top your bowl or salad with fresh parsley.

Options That Could Be Added to Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowls:

• Olives
• Feta Cheese
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Fresh Parsley or Cilantro
• Italian Salad Dressing in Place of the Oil and Vinegar
• Sliced Avocado 
• Celery
• Ham 
• Hummus or Canned Chick Peas
• Cucumbers
• Fresh squeezed Lemon or Lime

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Yield: 6

Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowls

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Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a great way to start the Year. You are going to love the quinoa, with chicken and vegetables.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth (I like the flavor)
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked, then sliced or shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the quinoa; a mesh strainer works well.
2. In a medium saucepan or frying pan, add the quinoa and place it over low heat and allow the quinoa to roast for 2-3 minutes. This is a great way to get rid of the excess water and flavor the quinoa.
3. Then place the water into a pan and bring the water to a boil.
4. Once the water boils, make sure your stove top is on low, add the quinoa and place a lid on top. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water or broth is absorbed.
5. While the quinoa cooks, chop the bell peppers, onions and any other vegetable that you are using.
6. If making the dressing, whisk together the oil and the apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper. (Or you can use premade Italian Dressing).
7. When the quinoa is done cooking, fluff it with a fork.
8. For your quinoa bowl, allow it to cool for 5 minutes, then add your vegetables, chicken, and dressing.
9. If you want to make this into a salad, place the quinoa in the fridge for 20 minutes or until the quinoa cools, then add your vegetables, chicken, and dressing.
10. Top your bowl or salad with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

Yield

3

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 722Total Fat 41gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 31gCholesterol 78mgSodium 615mgCarbohydrates 54gFiber 15gSugar 12gProtein 39g