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High Protein Ground Chicken Taco Bowls - Easy, Flavorful, and Meal-Prep Friendly

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken (93–98% lean)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (or 4 cups cauliflower rice for lower carbs)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1/2 cup salsa (your favorite)
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for topping
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8–1/4 tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)

Method
 

  1. Cook your base: Prepare rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Fluff and set aside.
  2. Sweat the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Brown the chicken: Add ground chicken. Break it up with a spatula, cooking 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  4. Season and simmer: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken. Stir in tomato paste and broth. Cook 2–3 minutes, letting it thicken and coat the meat.
  5. Fold in beans and corn: Add black beans and corn. Stir and warm through for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or cayenne.
  6. Build your bowls: Add a scoop of rice or cauliflower rice to each bowl. Top with the taco chicken, then add salsa, Greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro, cheese, and a squeeze of lime.
  7. Serve: Enjoy warm. For meal prep, portion into containers and keep toppings separate until serving.