Description
These creamy chicken and hummus bowls are perfect for meal prep. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, making healthy eating easy throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hummus, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Divide the cooked quinoa or rice among four meal prep containers.
- Top each container with cooked chicken.
- Spoon the hummus dressing over the chicken.
- Add chopped cucumber and cherry tomatoes to each container.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and feta cheese, if using.
- Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, red onion, or spinach.
- For extra protein, add a hard-boiled egg.
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust the spices to your preference.
- Store the dressing separately if you prefer a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg