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Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggie Quinoa Bowls

Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggie Quinoa Bowls
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Serves
2
Serving
1 bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into big chunks
  • 8 cremini mushrooms, halved
  • 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 medium avocado, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Method

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2Add chicken, zucchini and mushrooms to baking sheet.
  3. 3Drizzle with lemon juice and oil.
  4. 4Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Cook in oven 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. 6Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package directions.
  7. 7Divide quinoa, chicken, veggies and avocado evenly between plates.
  8. 8Top with cilantro.

Good to know

Storage
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days;.
Serving Size
About half cup quinoa, half cup chicken, and 1 cup vegetables per serving;.
More Flavor
Season chicken and veggies with your favorite herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and/or Italian seasoning;.
Additional Toppings
Top with sesame seeds.

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