Lazy but Healthy Chicken Caesar Power Bowl
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}.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 432kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or preferred grain
- 12 ounces cooked and diced chicken leftover, rotisserie, or frozen
- 8 ounces shredded romaine 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
Greek Yogurt Caesar Drizzle
- 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
Lazy Drizzle Option
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.8g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 14.2g | Sodium: 650mg | Fiber: 6.7g