Chicken & Pumpkin Quinoa recipe – NUTRITION.FITNESS

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A vibrant bowl of Chicken & Pumpkin Quinoa featuring tender grilled chicken pieces, roasted pumpkin cubes, fluffy quinoa, and fresh herbs, all arranged beautifully on a rustic plate

Chicken & Pumpkin Quinoa

Fluffy quinoa layered with roasted pumpkin, tender chicken and creamy avocado, finished with lime and coriander. A vibrant bowl that balances comfort and clean fuel.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine High Protein
Servings 1
Calories 1074 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Cooked Chicken Breast shredded or diced
  • 0.5 cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Roasted Pumpkin cubed
  • 0.25 Avocado sliced or diced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander chopped
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 0.25 Lime juice
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool slightly.
  • Roast pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt and pepper at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until tender.
  • Layer quinoa, roasted pumpkin and chicken in a bowl. Top with avocado and coriander.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Season to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1074kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 71gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 1608mgFiber: 14gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 12mg
Keyword chicken, pumpkin, quinoa
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