Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 6 oz shredded cooked chicken; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced; 2 tbsp hummus; 2 tbsp tzatziki; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tbsp pickled red onions; 1/4 cup corn; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 pita bread, for serving

This Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy hummus with crisp vegetables and tangy feta for a balanced, satisfying meal ready in minutes.

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Total

10 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
6 oz shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
2 tbsp hummus
2 tbsp tzatziki
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp pickled red onions
1/4 cup corn
1 tsp olive oil
1 pita bread, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Start with a base of cooked rice in a large bowl.
2
Top the rice with shredded cooked chicken.
3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumbers to one side of the bowl.
4
Add a scoop of hummus and a scoop of tzatziki.
5
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the chicken.
6
Add the pickled red onions.
7
Add the corn to the bowl.
8
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
9
Serve immediately, with pita bread on the side if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat cucumber and cherry tomatoes dry before assembling to reduce excess moisture in the bowl.
Warm the rice slightly before layering if assembling ahead; it distributes dressings better than cold rice.
Crumble feta just before serving to keep it from breaking down into the dressing.
Toss the chicken with a pinch of salt, lemon juice, and olive oil before layering for added flavor.

Substitutions

Cooked rice → quinoa or farro (maintains texture and adds nuttiness)
Feta → halloumi or labneh (creamier or tangier option)
Tzatziki → lemon-herb yogurt sauce (no cucumber needed)
Cherry tomatoes → roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes (deeper flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store assembled bowl (without dressings) refrigerated up to 3 days; add hummus, tzatziki, and fresh toppings just before eating. Reheat rice gently in microwave with a splash of water.

Common Questions

Can I make this bowl ahead of time?

Yes. Layer the rice, chicken, and heartier vegetables in a container; keep hummus, tzatziki, and fresh toppings separate and add just before eating to prevent sogginess.