Description
Creamy Chicken Bowls with Feta Sauce are a delightful, easy-to-make meal that transforms tender chicken and fresh vegetables into a flavor-packed dish. The creamy feta sauce adds a zesty twist, making it not just filling but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these bowls can be customized to suit your taste preferences, whether you prefer quinoa, rice, or even cauliflower rice as a base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
- Season cubed chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned chicken cubes for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, combine crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until creamy.
- Assemble by layering cooked rice or quinoa in bowls. Top with sautéed chicken cubes and add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley or dill. Drizzle with feta sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg