Provided by First Watch

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 person

INGREDIENTS

Basil Pesto Dressing

• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup basil pesto

Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette (makes approx. 4 cups)

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 4 cups canola oil
• 1/4 cup green onions finely sliced

Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl (One Serving)

• 6 Tbsp chicken stock divided
• 1/2 cup kale cut into strips
• 2 Tbsp carrots julienned
• 1 cup quinoa cooked
• 4 oz cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 Tbsp Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette (recipe above)
• 1 Tbsp feta cheese crumbled
• 1 Tbsp Roasted Tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp Basil Pesto Dressing (recipe above)
• Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
• Freshly chopped chives for garnish
• 2 fresh lemon wedges for garnish (if desired)

INSTRUCTIONS

Basil Pesto Dressing

1. In a mixing bowl, combine both ingredients thoroughly with a wire whisk.
2. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and green onions. Whisk/blend together to incorporate
2. Slowly add oil to liquid mixture to incorporate, whisking/blending the entire time.
3. Add finely sliced green onions and mix well.
4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl

1. In a 10-inch nonstick pan, combine 4 tablespoons chicken stock with kale and carrots. Top with cooked quinoa and sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, until chicken stock has evaporated and kale starts to soften.
2. In an 8-inch nonstick pan, sauté chicken with 2 tablespoons chicken stock until stock has evaporated. In same pan, add vinaigrette to the heated chicken and top with feta cheese and roasted tomatoes. Keep warm without melting the feta (about 30 seconds).
3. Place quinoa mixture in a salad bowl. Add sauteed chicken, feta and tomatoes on top of the quinoa. Drizzle Basil Pesto Dressing over entire bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs and fresh lemon wedges (if desired)