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Quick Chicken & Veggie Power Bowls

These quick chicken and veggie power bowls are perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. Featuring roasted chicken and vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and fresh toppings, they are easily customizable and great for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • large baking sheet

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Chicken & Veggies:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 bell peppers any color, chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Quinoa:

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or water)

For Assembly & Toppings (adjust to taste):

  • 1 black beans (15-ounce) can, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • Salsa
  • Avocado diced or sliced
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Quinoa Preparation (ahead of time)

  • Combine rinsed quinoa and broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  • Fluff with a fork, let cool completely, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Chicken & Veggies Roasting (ahead of time)

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and combine chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and red onion in a bowl.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat evenly and spread on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender-crisp, then cool completely and store separately in the refrigerator.

Power Bowl Assembly (on dinner night)

  • Portion cooked quinoa into bowls, then add a generous serving of roasted chicken and vegetables.
  • Top each bowl with black beans, corn, salsa, and fresh avocado.
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime, and heat briefly if a warm meal is preferred, or enjoy cool.

Notes

Meal prep friendly! You can prepare the quinoa, chicken, and veggies ahead of time for quick assembly during the week. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like cheese, hot sauce, or a different dressing.