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Healthy Chicken Taco Bowls An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 4

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful bowl packed with lean chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained, and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 lime juiced

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Optional toppings

  • to taste shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa (Optional toppings)

Instructions 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa and chicken broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
  • Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice.
  • Sauté diced red bell pepper and corn in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until tender. Assemble bowls with quinoa, sliced chicken, black beans, sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Drizzle lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and add optional toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice just before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Healthy, quinoa