Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
A flavorful bowl featuring tender chicken, nutty quinoa, fresh vegetables, and tangy tzatziki, perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (about 1/3 cup dry)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup spinach or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 6–8 minutes per side depending on thickness).
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and spinach. Toss gently.
- Slice the rested chicken and place on top of the mixed quinoa and veggies.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle the crumbled feta, and finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chickpeas for the chicken. Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/mediterranean-chicken-bowl/