Greek Chicken Pasta and Bowl
Simple Greek chicken pasta and bowl recipes featuring tender lemon-oregano chicken, homemade tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh vegetables. Serve as hot pasta dinner or cold grain bowls.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast sliced thin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Tzatziki:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber grated and drained
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
For Assembly:
- 12 oz orzo pasta OR 2 cups cooked quinoa/rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh parsley or oregano for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let sit 15 minutes.
- Make tzatziki: Grate cucumber, squeeze out excess water, mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon, dill, and salt. Chill.
- Cook chicken: Heat skillet over medium-high, cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Cook pasta (if using): Boil orzo according to package, drain well.
- Assemble pasta: Toss hot pasta with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and 1/2 cup tzatziki.
- Assemble bowls: Layer grains, chicken, tzatziki, vegetables, feta, and olives.
- Serve with extra tzatziki and lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutritional Benefits (per serving)
- High protein (35g+): Chicken plus Greek yogurt keeps you full
- Healthy fats: Olive oil, feta, olives support heart health
- Vitamin C boost: Lemon, tomatoes, cucumber for immunity
- Probiotics: Greek yogurt tzatziki supports gut health
- Balanced macros: Complex carbs + protein + vegetables