Garlic Herb Chicken Power Bowl

A vibrant and satisfying no-cook bowl packed with seasoned chicken, pinto beans, quinoa, and crunchy vegetables, tossed in a light herb vinaigrette.

• Prep: 15 min
• Total: 15 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.04/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• no-cook
• quick
• healthy
• savory
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked chicken breast (pre-cooked, boneless, skinless, shredded or diced)
• 1.5 cup quinoa (cooked)
• 15 ounce pinto beans (rinsed thoroughly)
• 5 ounce mixed greens
• 1.5 cup carrots (shredded)
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, cooked quinoa, rinsed pinto beans, mixed greens, and shredded carrots.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, and black pepper for the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
4. Portion the power bowls into four airtight containers for convenient meal prep.

Notes

Pre-cooked quinoa can be purchased or cooked in advance. Ensure all beans are thoroughly rinsed to keep sodium levels low.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 489
• Protein: 46.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 44 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Fiber: 13.5 g
• Sodium: 85 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Sugar: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg