Description
A wholesome and flavorful Chicken Grain Bowl featuring tender rotisserie chicken, fluffy quinoa, and seasoned sweet potatoes, all topped with creamy feta sauce and fresh scallions. This balanced meal is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Grain and Sweet Potato Base
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 package Frozen Sweet Potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (divided)
Protein and Additional Toppings
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken
- 1 can Cannellini White Kidney Beans
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Lemon (for 2 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tablespoons Crumbled Feta Cheese
- Scallion (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the quinoa: Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and water absorbed.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: While the quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen sweet potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cover the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the feta sauce: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese until smooth and well combined.
- Finish the sweet potatoes: Remove the lid from the skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and stir to coat the sweet potatoes evenly. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Fluff the quinoa: Once the quinoa is cooked, remove the lid and fluff it gently with a fork to release steam and separate the grains.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the quinoa evenly into four bowls or plates. Top each serving with an equal amount of cooked sweet potatoes, drained cannellini beans, and shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Add sauce and garnish: Drizzle the feta sauce over each bowl and sprinkle with scallions to taste for a fresh, bright finish.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh sweet potatoes, peeled and diced, if frozen are not available, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Leftover chicken can be used to save time or swap with cooked turkey or tofu for variation.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato seasoning.
- To make it dairy-free, replace mayonnaise with a vegan mayo and omit feta cheese or use a plant-based feta alternative.
- Quinoa can be rinsed before cooking to reduce bitterness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Grain Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken grain bowl, quinoa bowl, sweet potato bowl, healthy chicken recipe, easy dinner bowl
