Description
Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option, combining tender chicken, flavorful spices, and fresh vegetables over a bed of rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, layer cooked rice, followed by the cooked chicken.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowls, healthy meal, chicken recipe, rice bowls