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High protein chicken and quinoa bowl recipe with feta, cherry tomatoes, and spinach

High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

quick, 20-minute high protein meal packed with lean chicken, quinoa, and feta — perfect for weight loss without sacrificing flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean, American
Servings 2
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick skillet or frying pan for cooking the chicken
  • 1 Saucepan for cooking the quinoa
  • 1 Meat Thermometer optional, to confirm chicken reaches 165°F
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife for slicing chicken and halving tomatoes
  • 1 Serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts about 12oz total
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through.
  • Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  • In two bowls, layer cooked quinoa, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Top with sliced chicken and crumbled feta.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over both bowls and serve.
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