Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl

This recipe is inspired by Sweetgreen! I tried a bowl super similar to this the other day and wanted to see if I could make it at home. It was super easy and this makes for a great dinner or lunch. I once again used frozen broccoli for this dish and was extremely happy with the outcome. You of course can use fresh broccoli too, but I find that the frozen broccoli crisps up more. 

Serves 3

Ingredients: 

2 Chicken Breasts

1 quart of Cherry Tomatoes

1 bag of Spinach

1 bag of TJ’s Frozen Broccoli

2 bags of TJ’s Frozen Quinoa

TJ’s Vegan Kale Cashew & Basil Pesto (or your favorite pesto)

1 cup of Panko 

Shaved Parmesan 

TJ’s Everyday Seasoning

Tabasco 

Red Pepper Flakes

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Slice cherry tomatoes and toss with a splash of olive oil on one half of the pan. Pour frozen broccoli onto the other side of the pan and toss with another splash of olive oil. Sprinkle desired amount of red pepper flakes on top of broccoli. Roast for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. 

2. Heat olive oil in a medium sized pan over medium heat. Dice chicken breast into bite sized pieces. Once the pan is heated add chicken and generously coat with Trader Joe’s everyday seasoning. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. I find the chicken cooks quicker when it is diced, but if you want to cook the whole breast and then dice it that will work too!

3. Microwave 2 bags of quinoa following the directions on the box. Once it is heated, pour it into a bowl and mix with 3 to 4 spoonfuls of the pesto. 

4. Mix the panko with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and spread on another sheet pan or oven safe dish and let it brown in the oven for 3-4 minutes. This step is totally optional but I think it adds great texture. 

5. Assemble the bowl starting with the quinoa and then adding the tomatoes, broccoli and chicken. Add a handful of spinach and sprinkle with parmesan and toasted panko. Top with some tabasco for a kick of heat and enjoy!