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Creamy Chicken Bowls with Feta

Tender chicken and fresh spinach in a rich, tangy feta cream sauce served over fluffy rice or quinoa for a comforting Mediterranean-style meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter optional
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through.
  2. Sauté garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
  3. Add broth, cream, and butter; simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in feta and lemon juice; return chicken and add spinach to wilt.
  5. Serve over rice or quinoa, topped with tomatoes, extra feta, and herbs.

Notes

For extra tang, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt to the sauce before serving.