Caprese Chicken Quinoa Bowl

This recipe for Caprese salad is a fresh burst of flavor that includes the nutrient-dense ingredients of balsamic vinaigrette, chicken, and quinoa.

There are few recipes more delicious than the burst of flavors from a freshly made Caprese salad which traditionally includes mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with Balsamic dressing.

In my ongoing effort, however, to work smarter not harder, I created a more nutrient-dense version of this basic recipe by including quinoa which gives a plant-based boost of lean protein and leftover chicken as well.

You will note in the instructions that I only add 1/4c of Balsamic vinaigrette to the dish right before serving. This gives the dish flavor while still allowing you to customize it to taste. You can add more vinaigrette if they want more of that flavor.

Another tip is to use chicken or vegetable broth instead of plain water when making the quinoa. This gives more flavor to the quinoa base.

I use cherry or grape tomatoes in this Caprese salad recipe and cut them in half. And perhaps most important of all, a high-quality fresh mozzarella cheese makes all the difference.

Bon appetit!

For more yummy chicken recipes, be sure to check out:

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  Slow Cooker Taco Salad

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  Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

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  Easy Chicken Fajitas

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  Low Carb Baked Chicken Enchiladas

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  Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Casserole

• 

  Slow Cooker Chicken Teryaki

Caprese Chicken Quinoa Bowl

MY COOKING PHILOSOPHY IS TO KEEP IT HEALTHY AND EASY. RECIPES INCLUDE ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS THAT CAN OFTEN BE FROZEN AND HAVE BEEN TESTED AND APPROVED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

For more yummy chicken recipes be sure to check out:

• 

  Slow Cooker Taco Salad

• 

  Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

• 

  Easy Chicken Fajitas

• 

  Low Carb Baked Chicken Enchiladas

• 

  Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Casserole

• 

  Slow Cooker Chicken Teryaki

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