Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables
Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables layers tender chicken strips over fluffy, broth-simmered quinoa with bursts of zucchini and tomato. Briny feta and fresh basil add a creamy, herb-bright finish, while a hint of lime lifts the flavors. It’s a fresh, satisfying weeknight dinner that tastes light yet complete.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the broth is absorbed, the quinoa is fluffy, and a white line appears in the grain, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet.
- 4
Cook and stir the garlic scapes and the onion in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the chicken breast strips and cook until the chicken is still slightly pink in the center, about 5 more minutes.
- 6
Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 7
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet.
- 8
Cook and stir the zucchini and the tomato in the hot oil until the zucchini is tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 9
Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves, and lime juice.
- 10
Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 10 more minutes.
- 11
Serve over hot quinoa.
- Calories 574.74 kcal High 29%
- Protein 44.13 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 45.91 g 17%
- Total Fat 23.79 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 5.8 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.82 mg High 33%
- Sodium 943.83 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 5.91 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 3.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 212.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.03 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 422.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 138.25 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 13.02 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 574.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 574.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables healthy?
- Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and Garden Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 574.74 calories and 44.13 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 943.83 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.8 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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