5 + Must-Try Trader Joe's Dinners for Busy Nights | Trader Joe's Haul | Easy Dinner Ideas

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken breast reduces fat while turkey is often less expensive.

shawarma spice blend

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: cumin and paprika

Homemade blends can be healthier and more cost-effective.

hummus

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: bean dip

Avocado offers healthy fats, while bean dip is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to bake the chicken shawarma.

Cook rice in the Instant Pot or any rice you prefer.

Prepare toppings: dice tomatoes and cucumber, and chop red onion.

Bake the chicken shawarma according to package instructions.

Assemble the chicken bowls by placing a scoop of rice at the bottom of the bowl.

Top the rice with the baked chicken shawarma, diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Add Greek olives and crumbled feta on top.

Drizzle sauce over the assembled bowl.

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