Healthy Taco Bowl
Learn how to make a healthy chicken taco bowl with a creamy avocado yogurt sauce for a nutritious, restaurant-inspired meal you'll love!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chicken taco, chicken taco bowl, creamy mexican corn salad, dinner, healthy taco bowl, lunch, meal prep, taco bowl
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 843kcal
For the Bowl
- 1 lb chicken breast 2 large breasts
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice from 1 lime
- 15 oz can corn
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ red onion cut thinly
- 2 9 oz bags instant brown rice
Creamy Avocado Yogurt Sauce
- ⅔ cup greek yogurt
- ½ avocado
- Juice from 2 limes approx, ¼ cup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- Handful cilantro leaves approx, 3 stems
Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 2-3 thin slices. I find it’s easiest to place a paper towel over the breast when cutting to make sure it doesn't slip. Add the salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cumin to a bowl and mix well. Rub the chicken breast pieces with the seasonings.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil begins to sparkle, place the chicken breast in the skillet and cook until the edges begin to turn white (about 2 minutes). Flip the chicken over and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes until 90% cooked through. Drizzle the lime juice over the chicken and cook until done. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the corn and heat over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the corn is charred.
While the corn is cooking, prepare the dressing by placing all the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth.
Cook the brown rice according to package directions.
Slice the chicken breast into strips.
Assemble the taco bowls with the brown rice on the bottom followed by a handful of cherry tomatoes, red onions, corn, and chicken. Drizzle the creamy avocado yogurt sauce over top and enjoy!
Dairy free : Use a dairy free yogurt to make this chicken taco bowl dairy free.
Storing : Store each taco bowl ingredient (chicken, vegetables, rice, and sauce) separately in an airtight container. When ready to enjoy, heat the chicken in the microwave in 20-second increments until warm. Place the rice in a bowl, and heat it in the microwave until warm. Then, prepare your chicken taco bowl with the remaining ingredients and sauce, and dig in!
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 1244mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg