A “lazy,” lower effort take on a classic Chicken Caesar power bowl! This version leans on a few store-bought shortcuts– like pre-cooked chicken and parmesan crisps – so it comes together quickly and easily. It’s well-balanced, filling, and packed with protein, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. {Gluten-Free}
Whether you’re using leftovers from last night’s dinner or grabbing a few convenient ingredients from the store, this bowl hits all the marks: crunchy, creamy, and totally satisfying. It’s a simple way to enjoy a healthy, homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
The prep time is just 10 minutes and utilizes a healthier Caesar-inspired dressing using Greek yogurt.
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How to Make the Bowl
This recipe makes about 4 servings and can be easily customized! I consider this a “flexible” recipe – feel free to switch up the portions or ingredients to your preference. I list some easy swaps for inspiration.
The roasted chickpeas and parmesan whisps add flavor and extra protein and fiber! Along with the chicken and yogurt dressing, this combination makes this bowl very high in protein without just relying on a huge portion of chicken.
Base Ingredients
- Pick a grain: cooked rice, quinoa or farro (about one cup total). I cooked a large pot of quinoa the day before assembling this bowl and then froze the rest!
- Roasted chickpeas, about 4 ounces. If you can find store-bought, that works! I used Biena Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas.
- Cooked chicken: leftover, rotisserie or frozen! About 12 ounces total or 3 ounces per bowl. I actually used frozen grilled chicken to assemble.
- Shredded romaine or shredded kale, 8 ounces total.
- Croutons or Parmesans Whisps for crunch and texture. The whisps are delicious and even add some extra protein! Nutrition calculated with 5-6 whisps.
- One more veggie: roasted broccoli, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber. Images show halved cherry tomatoes.
- Red onion, sliced. About 1/2 large red onion or per you preference.
- Shaved parmesan, optional, for topping.
Greek Yogurt Caesar Drizzle Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 small minced garlic clove if you want fresh)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tsp Worcestershire OR ½–1 tsp anchovy paste
Lazy shortcut
- ¾–1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tbsp bottled Caesar (start with 1, add more if needed)
- Extra lemon squeeze if you like it brighter
- Black pepper and garlic powder to taste
Pro tip: This is a perfect “assemble once, eat all week” bowl. Prep chicken, grains, and extra veggie; portion out romaine when ready to eat. Drizzle right before eating and sprinkle your crunch toppings.
Directions
- Dice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the romaine if it’s not already shredded.
- Combine the ingredients for the yogurt dressing in a bowl and gently stir with a spoon. Taste test and adjust as needed.
- Assemble the bowl:Add about ¼ cup cooked quinoa (or your favorite grain) to a bowl. Top with 3 ounces cooked, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded romaine, roasted chickpeas, parmesan whisps, and a drizzle of the yogurt Caesar dressing.
Storage Tips
For meal prep:
Store the lettuce separate from the dressing to keep it crisp. Spoon the dressing directly over the chicken instead.
👉 See the meal prep container image for layout.
These bowls stay fresh up to 4 days since the chicken was cooked.
Lazy but Healthy Chicken Caesar Power Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or preferred grain
- 12 ounces cooked and diced chicken leftover, rotisserie, or frozen
- 8 ounces shredded romain lettuce or kale
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or cucumber, shredded carrots
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas I used Biena Sea Salt
- Croutons or Parmesans Whisps
- 1 red onion, sliced
- Shaved parmesan, optional
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire OR ½–1 tsp anchovy paste
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¾–1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons bottled Caesar dressing
- Extra lemon squeeze if you like it brighter
- Black pepper and garlic powder to taste
Method
- Dice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the romaine if it’s not already shredded.
- Combine the ingredients for the yogurt dressing in a bowl and gently stir with a spoon. Taste test and adjust as needed.
- Assemble the bowl:Add about ¼ cup cooked quinoa (or your favorite grain) to a bowl. Top with 3 ounces cooked, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded romaine, roasted chickpeas, parmesan whisps, and a drizzle of the yogurt Caesar dressing.
- For meal prep:Store the lettuce separate from the dressing to keep it crisp. Spoon the dressing directly over the chicken instead.👉 See the meal prep container image for layout.
Notes
- Store in the fridge up to 4 days from when the chicken was cooked.
- Nutritional information is just an estimation. Calculated for one bowl with 1/4 cup of quinoa, 3 ounces chicken, cherry tomatoes, Ciena Roasted Chickpeas, and Parmesan Whisps + the drizzle.
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