Copycat First Watch Quinoa Power Bowl

This quinoa bowl with grilled chicken, feta cheese, tomatoes, and lemon dressing is a copycat of First Watch's pesto chicken quinoa bowl.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 575 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
• 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cup half-and-half
• 0.5 cup shredded carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Make lemon dressing: Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 3

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.