🍗🥦 High-Protein Chicken & Green Bean Power Bowl

🥄 Ingredients (2 servings)

Protein & Veggies:

• 2 large chicken breasts (~300–350g total), diced or sliced
• 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

Grain / Base:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or high-protein rice alternative

Optional Toppings / Flavor Boost:

• 1/4 avocado, sliced
• 1–2 tbsp feta or shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or almonds
• Lemon wedges or low-fat dressing

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Season diced chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet.

2. Sauté vegetables

1. In the same skillet, add green beans and onion.
2. Cook 5–7 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp.
3. Add cherry tomatoes last, cook 1–2 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Assemble the power bowl

• Divide cooked quinoa (or chosen base) into two bowls.
• Top with cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables.
• Add optional toppings like avocado, feta, seeds, or a squeeze of lemon.

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💪 Protein & Nutrition Estimate (per serving)

• Chicken breast (~150–175g): ~35–40g protein
• Quinoa (1/2 cup cooked): ~4g protein
• Green beans, toppings, and optional cheese: ~5–7g protein
• Total protein per bowl: ~45–50g