Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls

Published: Dec 2, 2024 · Modified: Aug 11, 2025 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner. They are super easy to make and packed with delicious ingredients.

These Greek Chicken Orzo Power Bowls are so simple to make. I'm a huge fan of Greek inspired food so making Greek Power Bowls is something that happens often in my kitchen.

You guys! Have you ever seen a prettier power bowl? Okay, you probably have but it's okay. I'm still going to call this one of the prettiest bowl recipes I've ever made.

Do you love power bowls? I seriously never really knew there was a name for them until about a year ago. We've always made them but we just called them "healthy food".

I know, right!

Not a very trendy or happening name. So, we'll stick with Greek Chicken Power Bowls for this one!

Ingredient Notes:

Orzo - You will need 4 cups of cooked orzo. Please scroll below the directions for orzo tips!
Oil - I used extra virgin olive oil for this recipe but you can also use grapeseed oil , coconut oil or avocado oil.
Chicken - Boneless skinless chicken breasts are what you need for this one.
Spices - I used oregano, basil, salt and pepper for seasoning this recipe.
Cucumber - This recipe uses greenhouse cucumbers. Slice them up any way you prefer.
Shallots - Personally, I love shallots. Honestly, I prefer them over onions. However, if you want to substitute onions in this I recommend red onions.
Tomatoes - Smaller tomatoes are perfect for this recipe. I used cherry tomatoes but you can use any kind you love.
Lemon - This recipe uses lemon juice. Fresh squeezed is preferred but use whatever you have on hand.
Tzatziki Sauce - Use store bought or homemade Tzatziki for this salad. Plain Greek yogurt is the best base for fresh.
Cheese - Feta cheese is the only way to go for this recipe. If you don't like it you can omit it.
Fresh Herbs - I used fresh mint as a garnish. You can use fresh dill if you prefer. Or leave it out completely.
Optional Extras - Adding fresh garlic, onions, Kalamata olives, or any olives you love.
Substitutions - You can easily swap out the orzo for white rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice. Or use fresh veggies as a salad base instead.

How to Make Greek Chicken Bowls:

First, you wan to prepare the orzo in advance. Cook it according to the directions. More info below in ORZO NOTES!
Next, heat the olive in a large skillet over medium heat.
Then, place the chicken pieces in the hot pan and cool until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the pan and allow it to cool then slice it into thin pieces.
Now, cut up your cucumbers, shallots, and tomatoes into pieces. Mix them in a bowl then drizzle with the lemon juice. Next season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Next, place the orzo in the bottom of each of the bowls.
Then, place the sliced chicken over top.
Add the chopped veggies to the bowl next.
Next, add a nice spoonful of Tzatziki sauce to the bowl.
Sprinkle feta cheese over top.
Lastly, add fresh mint as a garnish.
Serve!

What is Orzo:

Orzo is a short-cut pasta that is shaped to look very similar to rice.
It's often used in soup recipes because of its small size.
It also makes a great side dish for any meal.
You can also use it in salads and power bowls.

Orzo Notes:

Just to clarify, this recipe calls for 4 cups of COOKED ORZO.
In order to get 4 cups of COOKED ORZO you will need to use 2 cups of UNCOOKED ORZO. That should give you the amount of finished orzo you need for this recipe.
Orzo doubles in size when cooked, just so you can plan which saucepan to use and how to portion it out once it's cooked.
Cook the orzo al dente so it's not mushy.

How Many People It Serve:

This recipe can feed anywhere from 2 to 8 people, depending on how you portion it out.

Personally, I think the sweet spot for this is 4 people but we're big eaters.

If your boneless skinless chicken breasts are huge then you can definitely feed 6 to 8 with this recipe.

Honestly, if you make them I'd love to hear how you liked them! Food bloggers LOVE comments!

Did you add olives, did you scrap the feta cheese, did you use quinoa instead of orzo or did you add fresh lemons? I'd love to hear how you make this amazing salad your own.

How to Store:

These can be tricky to store if you plan on reheating them. Personally, I like to remove the keep the ingredients separate and make each bowl one at a time because of that fact.

If you have served it all in one giant bowl and did not finish it all, then you have a couple of options for storing. You can leave it intact or remove the fresh veggies and store those separately. This also applies to freezing it.

Store Greek chicken power bowls in the fridge for up to 3 days. Personally, I like to store the orzo and Greek chicken separate from the veggies and Tzatziki sauce. Mason jars or airtight containers work well.

You can also store this in the freezer for up to 3 months but I highly recommend not freezing it with cucumbers in it or the Tzatziki on it. Store in mason jars or airtight containers.

How to Reheat Greek Chicken Power Bowls:

This recipe can be reheated on the stovetop in a skillet. Place over medium heat and add the orzo and Greek chicken, cook over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until everything is heated thoroughly.

It can also be reheated in the microwave by placing the orzo and Greek chicken in a microwave safe bowl and cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated well. Adding a little bit of water or broth will help keep it from drying out in the microwave.

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