Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Name: Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1.25 teaspoons salt; 0.75 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1.75 cups water; 1 cup white quinoa; 0.5 cup prepared basil pesto; Thinly sliced fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Cook:1h

This pesto chicken quinoa bowl is packed with herbs from the basil pesto and the Italian spice mix, and gets a slight kick of heat from the red pepper. If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:36:10 GMT