Italian Quinoa, Chicken and Roasted Veggie Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

A healthy and filling Italian Quinoa, Chicken and Roasted Veggie Salad recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

This Italian Quinoa, Chicken and Roasted Veggie Salad is a nutritious and delicious meal option. Quinoa is the main ingredient of this dish which is a great source of protein and fiber. Along with chicken and roasted vegetables, it provides a healthy balance of flavors and textures. The dish is also full of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C and potassium. This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and will satisfy your hunger while providing many health benefits.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2.	Cook quinoa according to package directions using chicken broth and water. Set aside.
3.	Place chicken and thawed vegetables in a bowl.
4.	Drizzle with Italian dressing and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5.	Toss to coat well and spread in a single layer in a baking pan.
6.	Roast for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is heated through.
7.	Add roasted vegetables and chicken to cooked quinoa and toss gently.
8.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This Italian Quinoa, Chicken and Roasted Veggie Salad is a healthy and filling meal option.

It is gluten-free and low calorie, making it perfect for weight loss and maintaining good health.

CONS

This salad can be time-consuming to prepare.

The roasted vegetables and chicken take nearly 30 minutes to cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Quinoa is a superfood containing all nine essential amino acids and many vitamins and minerals.
Chicken is packed with protein, which helps to build and repair tissues in the body.
The stir fry vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C and potassium.

	1 cup quinoa
	1 cup chicken broth
	1 cup water
	2 cans chunk chicken , drained
	2 packages broccoli stir fry vegetables , thawed
	1/4 cup Italian dressing
	salt and pepper