Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for chicken taco bowls, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn, thawed)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- 2. While chicken cooks, prepare corn if using fresh, and cook grains according to package directions if not using pre-cooked.
- 3. Once chicken is cooked, remove from skillet. Add sliced red onion and bell peppers to the same skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- 4. Assemble bowls: Start with a base of brown rice or quinoa.
- 5. Top with shredded romaine lettuce.
- 6. Add cooked chicken, black beans, corn, and sautéed peppers and onions.
- 7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
- 8. Add your favorite optional toppings and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat warm components gently. Add cold toppings fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (varies with toppings)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-10g
- Sodium: Varies with added salt and canned goods
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-55g
- Fiber: Approx. 10-15g
- Protein: Approx. 35-45g