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Chicken & Salsa Verde Quinoa Bowl
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.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 796kcal
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
- Place chicken, water, oil and spices into small pot or sauté pan.
- Bring water to a boil then reduce heat to medium/low.
- Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and opaque through the middle.
- Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the breasts.
- Prepare the Green Tomato Salsa Verde
- 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)
- Assemble your quinoa bowl however you like and Dig In!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 796kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g
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