High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl

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A nutrient-dense bowl combining lean chicken breast, fluffy quinoa, and vibrant vegetables to fuel your body and support muscle growth. This Mediterranean-inspired high-protein recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, quinoa, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil, add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz chicken breast diced into 1-inch pieces, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper to the skillet with chicken, sauté for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the pepper softens.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  5. Step 5: To serve, spoon cooked quinoa into a bowl and top with the chicken and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine all flavors.

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