Description
Creamy Chicken Bowls with Feta Sauce are a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious feta sauce that offers a tangy twist to your weeknight meals. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy evenings or meal prepping for the week ahead. The rich flavors from smoked paprika and garlic, paired with fresh ingredients, create a satisfying dish that will quickly become a family favorite. Customize it with your choice of grains and veggies to suit your taste. Serve warm and enjoy a comforting bowl that’s both nutritious and delicious.
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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 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
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook cubed chicken seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice or quinoa as the base. Top with cooked chicken and fresh vegetables.
- Drizzle the creamy feta sauce over each bowl and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg