Chicken Taco Bowl
A vibrant and customizable Chicken Taco Bowl that brings people together for memorable dining experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- Your favorite salsa
- Shredded cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, diced avocado for toppings
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice by rinsing 1 cup under cold water, then cook according to package instructions with a 2:1 ratio of water to rice (about 18 minutes for brown rice).
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, then cook in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Prepare the black beans by heating them in a saucepan and adding cumin and lime juice for flavor.
- Build the base of the bowl with a scoop of rice, then add black beans and sliced chicken.
- Add toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, salsa, and jalapeños.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice over the top before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime to the rice while cooking. Serve with tortilla chips or warm corn tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Taco Bowl, Mexican Recipe, Healthy Bowl
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