Description
Ground Chicken Taco Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the fiesta to your dining table. With juicy ground chicken seasoned to perfection, colorful bell peppers, and fresh toppings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable for any occasion. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, these taco bowls offer a healthy twist on traditional tacos without sacrificing taste. Dive into this delicious meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add ground chicken. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add taco seasoning and lime juice; stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble the bowls by adding a scoop of rice or quinoa topped with the chicken mixture.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and desired toppings. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg