Description
A nutritious and flavor-packed Mediterranean meal perfect for busy weeknights or efficient meal prepping. This dish combines succulent seasoned chicken breast, fresh garden herbs, and creamy feta cheese served over fluffy quinoa. It is a balanced, satisfying dinner that provides essential protein, healthy fats, and vibrant vegetables in one convenient bowl.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
0.25 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
2 cups quinoa, cooked in vegetable broth
1 large cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to taste
Instructions
Season the cubed chicken breast generously with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers.
Sear the chicken pieces in a single layer until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (165°F).
Remove the skillet from heat once fully cooked.
In each of the four bowls, place a base of cooked quinoa.
Top the quinoa with the seared chicken, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle each bowl with the crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days for meal prep. Customize by adding olives, roasted red peppers, or a dollop of hummus. Ensure you use vegetable broth to cook the quinoa for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg