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.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed and cooked
- 1 c uncooked quinoa
- 2 c chicken broth
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (approx 2 cups)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella ,balls or cubed
- 1/2 c fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 c balsamac vinaigrette
Instructions
- Cube and cook the chicken.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth and 1 c dry quinoa into saucepan. Cook on high until boiling and allow low simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid absorbed.
- While quinoa is cooking, dice the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves. Add to a 2 quart dish.
- Mix in the cooked quinoa and chicken and refrigerate. Mix in the balsamic vinaigrette when ready to serve.
Notes
Macros Per 1 Cup Serving: 16g Net Carbs, 9g Fat, 18g Protein
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal
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