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Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls

⏱ 30 min 🍽 Serves 2 🔢 6 steps

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Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls

30 min
  1. 1

    Boil salted water, add the quinoa, and cook about 15 minutes until tender. Drain well in a fine mesh strainer.

  2. 2

    Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken and toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Sear the chicken in an oiled skillet over medium-high heat, 5-6 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F inside. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

  4. 4

    Toss the tomatoes and zucchini in the leftover marinade bowl, then cook in the same pan over medium heat, 3-4 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the tomatoes burst.

  5. 5

    Stir the pesto into the drained quinoa.

  6. 6

    Build the bowls with pesto quinoa, sliced chicken, and the vegetables. Finish with more pesto, basil, and parmesan.