Best 6 Quinoa Broccoli And Chicken Bowl Recipes

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Are you looking for a wholesome and flavorful meal that's easy to prepare? Try the delectable combination of quinoa, broccoli, and chicken in a bowl! This nutritious dish is packed with protein and fiber, making it a perfect choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. The combination of quinoa's nutty flavor, tender broccoli florets, and juicy chicken creates a satisfying and well-balanced meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATO



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Chicken quinoa bowls have staked their healthy claim on quick and easy meal-prep dinners that are flexible enough to mix and match ingredients for take-to-work lunches that never get boring, too.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 6- ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon (, juiced and zested)
2 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Easy Roasted Broccoli and Feta
1/2 cup Easy Roasted Tomatoes
1 cup dried quinoa
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breast into 1-inch chunks and add to a gallon freezer bag. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper then add to the bag, seal, and marinade for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli and tomatoes to the pan with more olive oil if needed, and warm through.
  • Meanwhile, cook the quinoa. Rinse it in a fine mesh strainer under cold water first. Bring a sauce pan of water to a boil over high heat, then add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and the quinoa. Boil it like pasta, until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, fluff with a fork, and return the quinoa to the pot, cover with a kitchen towel, then a lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa between the bowls and top each with half of the chicken and vegetable mixture. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and drizzle with more olive oil if you'd like. Sprinkle with feta cheese crumbles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 481 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 1321 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL



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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.

CREAMY CHICKEN QUINOA AND BROCCOLI BAKE



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Friends Foodies

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chicken broth (homemade preferred)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup sherry wine
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (chives, parsley, basil) or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs, of your choice (chives, parsley, basil)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup flour (or cornstarch)
2 cups cooked al-dente quinoa
1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon (or slivered or sliced almonds)
1/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese (any favorite cheese will work -- parmesan, cheddar, fontina, etc.)
3 cups frozen organic broccoli florets
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Sauce: Bring the chicken broth and ½ cup milk to a low boil in a saucepan. Whisk the other ½.
  • cup milk with the poultry seasoning, garlic salt, and flour (or cornstarch); add the mixture (and wine / sherry if using) to the boiling liquid and whisk until a smooth creamy sauce forms. Taste and add Salt / Pepper to taste.
  • Assembly: In a large bowl, mix the sauce from step one, cooked quinoa, cooked chicken, frozen broccoli, and cheese and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish generously coated with cooking spray.
  • If freezing, spray the top of the mixture with cooking spray and cover with plastic wrap, then place in the freezer and proceed to follow "brick" method of freezing. Place the crumbled bacon in a separate freezer bag and freeze alongside the pan.
  • On serving day, remove the frozen brick from the freezer, unwrap, and immediately place back in the 9x13 pan sprayed with cooking spray to thaw completely. Then proceed to bake:.
  • Bake: Stir the room-temperature bake to re-incorporate all flavors, then bake, loosely covered with foil, in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Remove, uncover, and top with the bacon crumbles (or almonds), then bake for 10 minutes longer, or just long enough to crisp the bacon (or toast the almonds).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 479.1, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 39.4

CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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I love this recipe because its simplicity allows me to spend time with my family while not sacrificing taste or nutrition. Plus the fresh spring flavors really shine through! -Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 teaspoons olive or coconut oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Place vinegar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely., In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Keep warm., Preheat broiler. Toss chicken with 2 teaspoons oil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place on 1 half of a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss asparagus with the remaining oil, salt and pepper., Remove pan from oven; turn chicken over. Add asparagus. Broil until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and asparagus is tender, 3-5 minutes. Let chicken stand 5 minutes before slicing., For dressing, stir yogurt and mustard into balsamic reduction. To serve, spoon quinoa into bowls; top with chicken, asparagus, avocado and tomatoes. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL



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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

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE QUINOA BOWLS



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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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken will give your bowl the best flavor.
  • Cook the quinoa perfectly: Quinoa should be cooked until it is fluffy and tender, but not mushy.
  • Season the chicken well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the chicken breast.
  • Roast the broccoli until it is tender-crisp: Roasting the broccoli will give it a slightly caramelized flavor and make it more flavorful.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the bowl together. Use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  • Assemble the bowls carefully: Layer the quinoa, chicken, broccoli, and avocado in the bowls. Drizzle the dressing over the top and sprinkle with feta cheese and nuts.

Conclusion:

This quinoa, broccoli, and chicken bowl is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also low in calories and fat. The flavors in this bowl are well-balanced and flavorful, and the dressing adds a delicious finishing touch. If you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal that is easy to make, this quinoa, broccoli, and chicken bowl is a great choice.

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