Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta
Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta combines fluffy lemon-kissed quinoa with juicy chicken, briny feta, and sweet tomatoes for a balanced bite in every spoonful. A swirl of pesto and half-and-half adds gentle creaminess, while oregano and black pepper round out the flavors. Perfect for a satisfying weekday lunch or a light, protein-packed dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Make quinoa: In a large pot over high heat, combine chicken stock and quinoa and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 4
Make lemon dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt.
- 5
Make bowl: Stir the lemon dressing, chicken, water, diced tomatoes, feta cheese, half-and-half, carrots, pesto sauce, and oregano into the cooked quinoa.
- 6
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Spoon into individual bowls.
- Calories 572.08 kcal High 29%
- Protein 37.39 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 51.59 g 19%
- Total Fat 23.74 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 7.75 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 121.91 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1217.39 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 8.41 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 9.3 g --
- Added Sugars 3.7 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 246.44 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 523.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 253.83 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 22.9 mg Good Source 25%
- 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 🥛
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Restaurant Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 572.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 572.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta healthy?
- Restaurant-Style Quinoa Power Bowl with Chicken and Feta has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 572.08 calories and 37.39 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1217.39 mg (53% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.75 g (39% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.7 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Gluten and Tomatoes, 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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