Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout

Craving Greek food? These **Greek Chicken Bowls** are the perfect solution. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the secret to tender chicken and fluffy rice every time. The **crispy chicken** and **creamy tzatziki** make this dish irresistible. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Warm Up with Cajun-Style Creamy Potato Soup and Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders.

What You'll Need for Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: Sliced Kalamata olives
• Optional: Diced tomatoes

How to Make Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with oregano, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
2. Step 2: While chicken is cooking, rinse rice thoroughly and add to a pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: While rice is cooking, make the tzatziki sauce. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Mix grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Step 4: Once chicken and rice are cooked, assemble the bowls. Divide rice and sliced chicken among bowls. Top with tzatziki sauce and your favorite toppings.

Storing & Reheating Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover bowls in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Chicken and rice can be made up to 2 days ahead. Assemble just before serving.

Freezing Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy version, add some chopped jalapeños to the tzatziki sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream in the tzatziki sauce.
• Make-ahead: See storage section for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your rice is still hard after cooking, add a little more water and cook for another 5 minutes.

Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional Toppings

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Sliced Kalamata olives
• Diced tomatoes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with oregano, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
2. Step 2: While chicken is cooking, rinse rice thoroughly and add to a pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: While rice is cooking, make the tzatziki sauce. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Mix grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Step 4: Once chicken and rice are cooked, assemble the bowls. Divide rice and sliced chicken among bowls. Top with tzatziki sauce and your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy version, add some chopped jalapeños to the tzatziki sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream in the tzatziki sauce.
• Make-ahead: See storage section for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your rice is still hard after cooking, add a little more water and cook for another 5 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover bowls in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Chicken and rice can be made up to 2 days ahead. Assemble just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 55g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Greek Chicken Bowls – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!