Greek Chicken Rice Bowl
This Greek Chicken Rice Bowl is your new weeknight hero—ready in just 20 minutes, bursting with bold Mediterranean flavor, and totally customizable with your favorite toppings. It’s the kind of craveable, one-bowl meal that feels fresh, satisfying, and effortless.
Similar to my Mediterranean Chicken Thighs and Mediterranean Pasta Salad, this recipe takes classic and refreshing Mediterranean flavors and turns them into a quick and easy bowl recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
- So fast: They’re on the table in only 20 minutes! I love making these after an evening workout when I just need something quick.
- Customizable toppings: I’ve included some delicious recommendations for toppings, but you can easily switch things up to your personal preferences!
- Great for meal prep: I love making a batch of these at the start of the week and eating them for lunch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Jasmine rice – A great hearty base for any chicken and rice bowl.
- Ground chicken – A lean and versatile protein that easily absorbs flavors, making it perfect for creating these flavorful bowls.
- Seasonings – To channel that Greek flavor, I use a blend of oregano, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Baby Spinach – For some added nutrition and color.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
Substitutions/Additions
- Feel free to swap the jasmine rice for any type of rice, like brown rice, or even serve the dish over roasted sweet potatoes for a flavorful twist.
- For a different protein option, try ground turkey or ground beef for a heartier alternative.
- You can also get creative with toppings – microgreens, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes all make excellent additions to elevate the dish.
How to Make a Chicken and Rice Bowl
Step 1: Cook rice. Cook your rice according to package directions.
Step 2: Brown ground chicken. In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add ground chicken and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side before breaking up.
Step 3: Add spinach. Add seasonings to the chicken and mix well. Once browned, add spinach and cook until wilted.
Step 4: Assemble. Add rice to your bowl and top with your chicken mixture, followed by all the toppings you like!
More Easy Rice Bowl Recipes
- Salmon Rice Bowl
- Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowls
- Air Fryer Blackened Salmon Rice Bowls
- Bang Bang Chicken Bowl
- Leftover Turkey Fried Rice
- Maple Miso Mushroom Rice Bowls
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Greek Chicken Rice Bowls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
Optional Toppings
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- pickled onions
- ½ cup tzatziki
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dil
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.1 cup jasmine rice
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side before breaking it up with a meat masher. Once the chicken is about 80% cooked through, add the oregano, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir to combine, then add the spinach. Cover the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the spinach to soften and the chicken to finish cooking. Uncover and set aside once the chicken is fully cooked and the spinach has wilted.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb ground chicken, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 cups baby spinach
- In each bowl, layer the cooked rice, baby spinach and chicken mixture, and sliced cucumbers. Top with crumbled feta cheese, pickled onions, cucumbers, tzatziki, and dill.3/4 cup thinly sliced cucumbers, 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, pickled onions, ½ cup tzatziki, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dil
Notes
- You can add a drizzle of olive oil to the chicken and spinach if you’d like.
- I also like to add microgreens to my bowl!
- Rice can be swapped for roasted sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
The use of seasonings typically found in Mediterranean cooking, along with toppings like pickled red onions, fresh dill, and tzatziki sauce give this dish a distinctly Greek vibe!
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