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Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Jun 12, 2019 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Greek chicken quinoa bowls are delicious, full of flavor, and (bonus) very convenient for meal prepping!

Whip this recipe for Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls up and you'll have lunches prepared for nearly every day of the work week!

A bowl full of quinoa, shredded chicken, kalamata olives, cucumber, roasted tomatoes, and feta sauce

Meal prep makes your week soo much easier

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not always the best about meal planning or prepping. But when I actually do it, it makes my weeks so much easier. Even though I love to cook, I'm pretty much always a fan about having to think less about things.

These bowls are ideal for meal prep. Make everything on a Sunday, divvy everything up in 4 equal portions into containers, and boom: you have lunches for nearly every day of the week. 

Don't like some ingredients? Change 'em up!

It's really easy to make these bowls your own. Say you don't like feta. These bowls would be really good topped with some hummus or tzatziki sauce.

Not super into chicken? Top these bowls with your protein of choice.

Dislike olives? (first of all, how dare you) Feel free to omit them. You get the idea.

A bowl full of quinoa, shredded chicken, kalamata olives, cucumber, roasted tomatoes, and feta sauce

This recipe is adapted from one that I found on thekitchn.com.

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A bowl full of quinoa, shredded chicken, kalamata olives, cucumber, roasted tomatoes, and feta sauce

Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Lauren Pacek
Whip this recipe for Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls up and you'll have lunches prepared for nearly every day of the work week!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients
  

Roasted cherry tomatoes

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Shredded chicken

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • kosher salt to taste

Feta dressing

  • 4 oz feta cheese
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs water plus more if needed
  • ½ to 1 lemon juiced
  • kosher salt to taste

Everything else

  • ½ English cucumber chopped
  • ½ cup kalamata olives chopped

Instructions
 

To make the roasted cherry tomatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • Spread the halved cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast for 45-60 minutes, checking after about 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are sweet, jammy, and perfect. Allow them to cool slightly.

To make the shredded chicken

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, coat with the olive oil/spice mixture, and roast until the chicken is cooked through (i.e., 165°F on an instant-read thermometer), approximately 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Once the chicken breasts are cooked through, allow them to cool a bit before shredding with two forks.

To make the quinoa

  • Place the quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

To make the feta dressing

  • Blitz all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  • Process until smooth.

To assemble the bowls

  • Divide all ingredients into 4 equal parts and combine in 4 bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 989mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Really into Greek/Mediterranean flavors like I am? Check out these recipes:

  • Mediterranean Chopped Salad
  • Greek Power Bowl

What equipment will I need to make this recipe?

  • A blender or food processor for whizzing up the feta dressing
  • Half sheet pans for roasting
  • Cutting boards for chopping

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