Instant Pot Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
Tender chicken and fluffy quinoa cooked together in the Instant Pot. A complete high-protein lunch ready in 20 minutes.
PROTEIN 40g
CALORIES 440
P:E RATIO 9.1
TIME 20m
YIELD 4
P:E 9.1
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
1.5 lbs chicken breast 40G PROTEIN
1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed CARB BASE
2.5 cups chicken broth 40G PROTEIN
1 tsp Italian seasoning FLAVOR
1/2 tsp garlic powder FLAVOR
1 cup cherry tomatoes PRODUCE
1 cup diced cucumber PRODUCE
2 tbsp lemon juice FLAVOR
Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Batching: Rinsing quinoa removes its bitter coating — don't skip this step.
- Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes. Add fresh toppings after reheating.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Place chicken, quinoa, broth, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper in Instant Pot.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release.
03
THE MACRO PREP
Remove chicken, dice or shred, return to pot.
04
THE ASSEMBLY
Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir everything together.
05
STEP 5
Serve topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and lemon juice.