Crunchy Green Goddess Chicken Bowls
A vibrant and satisfying bowl filled with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, zesty greens, and a delicious Green Goddess dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Brown Rice (or quinoa, cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- 1 Avocado
- 1 cup Green Goddess Dressing (made from Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil)
- Mixed Greens (arugula, kale, or baby spinach)
- Crunchy Toppings (pumpkin seeds, crispy chickpeas, toasted nuts)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse 1 cup of brown rice and combine with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover for 45-50 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Prep the Chicken: Season 2 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Make the Green Goddess Dressing: Blend 1 cup of Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil until smooth, adding water if needed.
- Prep the Greens and Avocado: Toss mixed greens with olive oil and salt; slice the avocado.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with rice, add chicken, greens, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with toppings.
Notes
For the best flavor, serve immediately but these bowls work well for meal prep. You can customize with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Green Goddess, Chicken Bowl, Healthy Meal, Crunchy Salad, Easy Recipe