Copycat First Watch Quinoa Power Bowl

Name: Copycat First Watch Quinoa Power Bowl
Total time: 55
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken; 1.5 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese; 0.5 cup half-and-half; 0.5 cup shredded carrots; 1 tablespoon pesto sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe by Lisa Buckholts from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Lunch 55 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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2 cups chicken stock
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken

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1.5 cups water
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
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1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
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0.5 cup half-and-half
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0.5 cup shredded carrots
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1 tablespoon pesto sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

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