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Pesto Chicken Protein Bowls
These Pesto Chicken Protein Bowls make for a perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep option, featuring tender pesto-flavored chicken, lemon hummus, quinoa, and a variety of nutritious ingredients.
2
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1010
CALORIES
$3.70
PER SERVING
Ingredients
PESTO CHICKEN
4 SERVINGS
1 cup basil pesto
3 tbsp dijon mustard
3 whole boneless chicken breasts
cubed
POWER BOWLS
2 whole avocado
sliced
1 cup lemon hummus
1 cup quinoa
uncooked
1 cup roasted red peppers
drained and sliced
1 cup sprouts
10 leaves fresh basil
torn
1 whole lemon
cut into wedges
Directions
PESTO CHICKEN
30 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large bowl, mix basil pesto and dijon mustard.
2
Add cubed chicken to the bowl, toss to coat, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
3
Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 400°F.
5
Place marinated chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet covered with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper.
6
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
POWER BOWLS
7
While chicken is baking, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
8
To assemble the bowls, spread 1/4 cup of lemon hummus on one side of each bowl.
9
Layer each bowl with cooked quinoa, baked pesto chicken, sliced roasted red peppers, sprouts, and avocado slices.
10
Garnish each bowl with a squeeze of lemon juice from a lemon wedge and torn fresh basil leaves.
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
64g
FAT
48g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
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