Easy American High Protein Meal Prep: Chicken Quinoa Bowl...

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture.
3. Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Let cool before slicing.
4. While the chicken is baking, cook the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
5. In meal prep containers, layer cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and diced bell pepper.
6. Top each container with sliced chicken and avocado. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.