Jul 14 2026

Chicken Pesto Parm Recipe

Time50m
Serves2

Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, spicy broccoli, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, golden quinoa, organic baby spinach, sweetgreen hot sauce and pesto vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Quinoa

Method

Cooking Chicken and Quinoa

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place them on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Roast the Chicken

    Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  3. 3

    Cook the Quinoa

    While the chicken is roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.

Preparing Vegetables

  1. 4

    Blanch Broccoli

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

  2. 5

    Mix Cherry Tomatoes

    In a bowl, combine the blanched broccoli and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, roasted chicken (sliced), baby spinach, and the broccoli and tomato mixture.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Top the quinoa mixture with shaved Parmesan cheese, garlic breadcrumbs, a drizzle of sweetgreen hot sauce, and pesto vinaigrette.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.

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