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Parmesan Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and flavorful bowl combining tender chicken, nutritious quinoa, and savory marinara, topped with parmesan and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • ½ large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 8 oz white mushrooms, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Sauce & Chicken

  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 small breasts)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For Cooking & Serving

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

Extras

  • Extra shredded parmesan for serving
  • Fresh basil or parsley for serving
  • Crushed red pepper optional for serving

Instructions 

  • Rinse quinoa, cook in broth for 15 minutes, then fluff and set aside.
  • Sauté onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, and seasonings in olive oil until tender. Add marinara and keep warm.
  • Whisk egg in one bowl; combine flour, parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper in another. Dredge chicken in egg, then coat with parmesan mixture.
  • Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F, then slice into strips.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa, marinara, chicken, parmesan, herbs, and optional red pepper.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, Quinoa