Creamy Chicken Bowls with Feta Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Chicken Bowls with Feta Sauce, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe features tender, seasoned chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, topped with a creamy feta sauce that adds a tangy twist. Each bowl is bursting with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, making it not only colorful but nutritious as well. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, these bowls are sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season cubed chicken with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa at the bottom, topping with sautéed chicken and fresh veggies. Drizzle generously with feta sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg