Healthy Chicken Taco Bowls
Delicious and nutritious chicken taco bowls packed with protein and fiber, perfect for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- Lettuce or spinach
- Taco sauce or salsa
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the diced chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- In bowls, layer the cooked quinoa or rice, followed by the chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce or spinach.
- Drizzle with taco sauce or salsa and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy your healthy taco bowls!
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, add cheese, sour cream, or cilantro. Assemble fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg