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Kroger Health California Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Bowl with Guacamole

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Chicken
  • 8 oz. Cooked Tri-Color Quinoa
  • 5 oz. Black Beans
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • 2 oz. Guacamole
  • 1 tsp. Chopped Garlic

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    510
  • Carbohydrates
    44g
  • Net Carbs
    35g
  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    43g
  • Sodium
    430mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Blender/Food Processor/Immersion Blender

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Start the Chicken

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and ground chicken to hot pan and cook until no pink remains and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.

    Season with a pinch of pepper.

    While chicken cooks, blend tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients and Blend Tomatoes

    Drain black beans.

    Place tomatoes, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine quinoa and 1/4 cup water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave, 1 minute. Carefully remove from microwave and set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Bowl

    Stir blended tomatoes, black beans, and garlic into hot pan with chicken and stir to combine.

    Add 1/4 water and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally until tomatoes and beans are warmed through, 8-10 minutes.

    Add quinoa and any remaining liquid to hot pan. Stir until combined and heated through, 4-5 minutes. Season with a pinch of pepper.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with guacamole. Bon appétit!

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