Description
This Chicken Taco Rice Bowl is a quick and delicious meal that combines flavorful chicken with fresh toppings and cilantro lime rice.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable or corn or olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 recipe homemade chicken taco seasoning
- 3 to 4 cups Cilantro lime rice (refer notes)
- 1 and 1/2 avocados, sliced
- 3/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo (refer notes)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar or Mexican cheese blend, optional
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup cooked corn, optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken and taco seasoning. Saute (breaking lumps) for 4-5 minutes until chicken is cooked and browned. Transfer and let cool.
- Divide the rice, chicken, salsa or pico de gallo, cheese, beans, corn, avocado and cilantro just before eating.
Notes
- Cilantro lime rice can be made by cooking rice and mixing it with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- For a healthier option, use low-fat cheese or omit it altogether.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg