Copycat First Watch Quinoa Power Bowl
Description
This quinoa bowl with grilled chicken, feta cheese, tomatoes, and lemon dressing is a copycat of First Watch's pesto chicken quinoa bowl.
Ingredients
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2 cups chicken stock
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
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1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup half-and-half
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1/2 cup shredded carrots
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1 tablespoon pesto sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
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Make quinoa: Combine chicken stock and quinoa in a large pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Make lemon dressing: Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
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Make bowl: Stir lemon dressing, chicken, water, diced tomatoes, feta cheese, half-and-half, carrots, pesto sauce, and oregano into cooked quinoa. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. Spoon into individual bowls.