This Chicken Quinoa Bowl is the perfect recipe for a healthy lunch or dinner. Sauteed chicken on a bed of fluffy quinoa with corn, spinach, feta, and tomatoes drizzled with lime juice. This hearty quinoa bowl is ready in just 30 minutes.
If you enjoy bowls, try our easy taco Bowl, the shrimp rice bowl, or our popular at-home Chipotle bowl recipes.
CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL-
Though the possibilities are endless for what you can add to a bowl, we love this combination in this recipe. The quinoa with chicken gives the bowl its heartiness, and the tomatoes and corn add so much freshness to the combination while the freshly drizzled lime juice completes the dish.
Bowls are great for meal prepping! Easily double the portion and divide between individual containers, then just add the avocado and drizzle the lime before enjoying the meal.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL-
- Cook quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and cover to keep warm.
- Season chicken: Combine the ingredients for the seasoning. Beat the chicken until even in thickness and season generously on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Add oil to a skillet. Once hot, cook the chicken until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm. Cube or slice the chicken to serve.
- Cook corn: Add butter to the skillet and cook corn over high heat until corn starts to become crispy. The butter adds so much flavor to the corn.
- Prep veggies: Cube or halve the tomatoes. Slice or cube the avocado.
Assemble Chicken Quinoa Bowl-
- Divide the chicken and quinoa between the bowls. Top with spinach, corn, tomatoes and avocados.
- Drizzle lime over everything. (Chef’s tip: If desired, drizzle olive oil for juiciness with lime juice.)
- Gently toss and enjoy!
VARIATIONS:
The possibilities for this bowl are endless. There are so many variations for the bowl you can try. Here are some of our favorite add-ins:
Protein:
- Shrimp
- Beef
- Salmon
- Bacon
Vegetables:
- Red onion
- Beans
- Carrots
- Bell Peppers
- Jalapenos
- Salsa
- Cucumber
- Kale
- Romaine
Frequently Asked Questions-
Can I substitute the quinoa?
You can easily substitute with white or brown rice with excellent results. Just cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Can I freeze the bowl?
You can make the chicken and quinoa in advance and freeze them in a freezer bag. Then, thaw, reheat the remaining ingredients, and serve.
Do I cook the spinach?
No, the spinach will be enjoyed fresh in this recipe. You can leave the spinach whole or cut it into smaller pieces.
Can I use chicken thighs?
You can use your favorite chicken in this recipe. We love the chicken breast, but chicken thighs or tenderloins will work fine.
More Recipes with Chicken-
More Recipe with Chicken-
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Chicken Thighs in Oven
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Poppy Seed Chicken
- Grilled BBQ Chicken
Chicken Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 7 votes
Homemade chicken quinoa bowl recipe! Juicy chicken breast with quinoa topped with spinach, avocado, corn, tomato and feta cheese. This is the perfect healthy dinner or hearty lunch.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup canned corn
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- lime, optional
chicken seasoning-
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and cover to keep warm.
In a bowl, combine ingredients for the seasonings.
Beat the chicken until even in thickness and season the chicken on both sides.
Over high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet. Sear chicken 2 minutes per side. Turn heat down to low, close the lid of the skillet and cook another 5-6 minutes, until chicken is tender and fully cooked. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute corn with 1 Tbsp butter until crispy.
Cut the tomatoes and slice the avocado. Slice the chicken breast into thin slices.
Add quinoa to a bowl, top with chicken, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and feta cheese and spinach. Drizzle fresh lime over everything, optional.
Enjoy.
Nutrition
404kcal Calories40g Carbs34g Protein13g Fat3g Saturated Fat84mg Cholesterol572mg Sodium946mg Potassium6g Fiber3g Sugar505IU Vitamin A14mg Vitamin C94mg Calcium3mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 572mg25%
Potassium 946mg27%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 505IU10%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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16 comments
- Kelly
My family enjoyed this dish! I gave my picky daughter the meal,( just like you gave your kids-quinoa, chicken, corn ,with mex cheese) and she actually ate it and said it was good! Win-win!! Thank you for a great recipe we all like!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Kelly, that’s wonderful. The one-bowl meals are so good!
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- Lana
This was an awesome combination of flavour. And easily explained. Yummy!
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the quinoa bowl. It’s by far a favorite of mine for a hearty meal that’s easy to throw together.
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- Claudia
Absolutely delicious! I have never had quinoa before and I will definitely be making this tasty dish again!
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the quinoa bowl, Claudia. It’s an amazing recipe indeed. I love how all the flavors come together!
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- Emily
I tried this recipe and it is great!! I have made this multiple times the last few weeks because it taste so good!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Emily, thank you for trying our chicken quinoa bowl!
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- Eve
Another delicious recipe from Valentinas Corner! Thanks for sharing this easy, yummy and healthy bowl recipe! ?
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- Valentina’s Corner
Awww, so sweet. Thank you Eve. I’m so glad you enjoyed the Quinoa Bowl. Thanks for visiting our online home and trying our recipe:).
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- Betsy
I love that you use corn in your quinoa bowl. I can’t do beans anymore because of dietary restrictions and I like to use corn instead for myself as it adds a dimension of flavor that is lacking if there are no beans. Perfect proportions. Delicious.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thanks so much, Betsy. I’m so glad you enjoyed the quinoa bowl.
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- Jen
I love a meal that can be customized to everyone’s difference tastes. It makes it easier feeding the family. This was delicious!
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- Valentina’s Corner
That’s a great way of putting it. I especially love that this can be made for a few meals and taken to lunch throughout the week.
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- Alli
I have been on a bowl kick lately. So I had to try this one. It is so good. I love the sweetness of the corn with all the other savory flavors.
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- Valentina’s Corner
The corn really does add so much flavor to the quinoa bowl.
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