Description
Easy Chicken Taco Rice Bowls are a fast, flavor-packed easy dinner made with juicy taco-seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, sweet corn, melted cheese, lime, and fresh toppings. This quick dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, family food ideas, dinner ideas, and anyone who wants an easy recipe that feels hearty, colorful, and customizable.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups sweet corn
4 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 avocado, sliced or diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Warm the cooked rice until hot and fluffy, then season lightly with a little lime juice and salt if desired.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and chicken broth, then stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
4. Simmer the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, until warm, juicy, and lightly saucy.
5. Stir in black beans and corn, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
6. Taste and adjust with salt, black pepper, or extra lime juice.
7. Divide the warm rice among 4 bowls.
8. Spoon the taco chicken, beans, and corn mixture over the rice.
9. Sprinkle cheese over the hot chicken so it melts slightly.
10. Top with salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
11. Serve immediately while the rice and chicken are warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to make this meal even faster on busy nights.
Keep the toppings separate if meal prepping so the bowls stay fresh.
Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or pepper jack cheese if you want a spicier bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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