Description
A wholesome Greek Chicken Bowl with Roasted Apples & Pecans that combines tender herby chicken, caramelized apples, roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, creamy feta, and fresh greens—perfect for a cozy dinner or a nourishing lunch.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, pepper
1 apple, cored and sliced
1 cup roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cinnamon or smoked paprika (optional)
Salt, to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans
1–2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
1–2 tbsp balsamic glaze or dressing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked; slice thinly.
4. Toss apple slices and sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Roast apples and sweet potatoes for 15–20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
6. Divide cooked quinoa or rice into bowls, layer with spinach or mixed greens.
7. Top with roasted apples and sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, feta, and toasted pecans.
8. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or dressing and serve warm.
Notes
Use honeycrisp or Gala apples for the best roasting results.
Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash if preferred.
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with roasted chickpeas or tofu.
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days and assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Lunch / Dinner
- Method: Roasting / Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg