High-Protein Chicken & Shrimp Power Bowls
A vibrant and protein-packed meal featuring juicy chicken, succulent shrimp, and a medley of fresh vegetables, topped with a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the shrimp in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and avocado in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the chicken and shrimp with the vegetables and drizzle the dressing over everything.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken and shrimp with grilled tofu or chickpeas. Fresh ingredients enhance flavors; consider adding lemon juice to leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg