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September 17, 2013 By Nicole Harris 8 Comments

Healthy Chicken & Salsa Verde Quinoa Bowl

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This Healthy Chicken and Salsa Verde Quinoa Bowl is gluten free and so unbelievably delicious that you will forget how nutritious it is!  The poached chicken, tangy green tomato salsa verde and quinoa will leave you feeling satisfied.
white quinoa, chopped green veggies and chicken in white and blue bowl, photo text: chicken & salsa verde quinoa bowl

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Healthy Lunch with Chicken and Quinoa

I’ve been on a health kick lately . . . Trying to ditch some of my bad eating habits and prepare more nutritious foods.  So when I made some amazingly flavorful Green Tomato Salsa Verde  I needed to find a way to enjoy it without tortilla chips.

It was difficult, who wants to eat salsa without chips!?!

Luckily I happened to have some cooked quinoa and poached chicken in my refrigerator.  Light Bulb Moment!  I thought a healthy chicken and salsa verde quinoa bowl actually sounded better than plain ol’ chips and salsa.

I was not disappointed.  Not only did it taste great but I felt fantastic after eating it!

The healthy chicken and salsa verde quinoa bowl tastes fresh and vibrant.  You are getting lean protein with the poached chicken breast and veggies from the green tomato salsa verde.  Quinoa is a gluten free Super-Food that is high in protein but low in fat and calories.  It also contains calcium, iron and potassium.

I topped my quinoa bowl with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and a spritz of fresh lime.  The only thing missing was some avocado.  Unfortunately I didn’t have any avocados hanging out in my refrigerator that day.

above view of quinoa and chicken with lime slices in white and blue bowl

 

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above view of quinoa and chicken with lime slices in white and blue bowl

Chicken & Salsa Verde Quinoa Bowl

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Healthy Chicken and Salsa Verde Quinoa Bowl is gluten free and so unbelievably delicious that you will forget how nutritious it is!  The poached chicken, tangy green tomato salsa verde and quinoa will leave you feeling satisfied.

Ingredients

  • *Roasted Chicken can be used instead of poached chicken*

Poached Chicken

  • About 1 Lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 Tb Olive Oil
  • Pinch of Salt/Pepper
  • Pinch of Cumin
  • Pinch of Garlic Powder
  • Pinch of Chili Powder

Prepared Ingredients

  • Green Tomato Salsa Verde
  • 2-3 Cups Cooked Quinoa

Optional Toppings

  • Lime Wedges
  • Cilantro
  • Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Avocado

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, water, oil and spices into small pot or sauté pan.
  2. Bring water to a boil then reduce heat to medium/low.
  3. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and opaque through the middle.
  4. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the breasts.
  5. Prepare the Green Tomato Salsa Verde
  6. Cook quinoa in water according to the directions on the package. Some quinoa is pre-rinsed and some requires a rinse before cooking. Check package for rinsing instructions. (Bob's Red Mill quinoa is pre-rinsed)
  7. Assemble your quinoa bowl however you like and Dig In!
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 796Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 135mgSodium 240mgCarbohydrates 69gFiber 12gSugar 6gProtein 64g

Nutritional information on WonkyWonderful is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

© Nicole Harris
Cuisine: American / Category: Lunch

 

spoonful of quinoa and chicken, bowl in the background

 

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  1. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    September 18, 2013 at

    That’s a great looking bowl of healthy right there!

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    • Nicole Harris says

      September 18, 2013 at

      I’m trying to eat healthy. The hardest part is always making sure I have prepared ingredients so I can make a meal when I’m short on time.

      Reply
  2. Heather @ French Press says

    September 18, 2013 at

    looks terrific Nicole, and I am with you on the exercise

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      September 18, 2013 at

      Thanks Heather 🙂

      Reply
  3. Karyn M Granrud says

    September 18, 2013 at

    We should make up shirts that say I HATE RUNNING! I just can’t ever catch my breath. I still sit too much and I’ve got to change that.
    Great looking chicken dinner!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      September 18, 2013 at

      I’d wear that shirt! The older and heavier I get, the more it hurts to run. You are doing great though!

      Reply
  4. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    September 18, 2013 at

    Such a delicious and healthy looking meal, Nicole! I want a big bowl full for myself!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      September 18, 2013 at

      Thanks Georgia! Have a lovely week 🙂

      Reply

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