Description
Butternut Squash Quinoa and Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, roasted butternut squash, and protein-packed quinoa, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s customizable to suit your taste preferences, ensuring everyone enjoys a wholesome and satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups butternut squash (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika; spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; cook in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water or broth over medium heat until liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Add spinach during the last minute of cooking until wilted.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, roasted squash, and sautéed chicken with spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg