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teriyaki chicken dinner bowl with rice and fresh vegetables served in white ceramic dish

Easy Weeknight Dinner Bowls for Everyone

Chef Roberto, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while holding a plate of freshly made pasta garnished with basil.Roberto
Easy weeknight dinner bowls with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, a comforting base, and a simple sauce for flexible and family friendly meals.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Protein

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Vegetables

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced

For the Base

  • 1 cup rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Cook the base according to package instructions and keep warm.
  • Season and cook the chicken until fully cooked, then slice.
  • Sauté vegetables until tender but colorful.
  • Assemble bowls with base, chicken, vegetables, and sauce.

Notes

Serve sauce on the side for flexibility. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword easy dinner bowls, family dinner bowls, weeknight dinner bowls