Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
A delightful Mediterranean Chicken Bowl packed with flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, and parsley.
- Top the salad with the cooked chicken and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg