Mexican Chicken Rice Bowl
These Mexican Chicken Rice Bowls are an easy, delicious, and healthy recipe the entire family will love. It costs $12.36 to make which is just $2.06 per serving.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 584kcal
Cost: $12.36
Equipment
- saucepan
- large skillet
- food processor or blender
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
RICE BOWLS
- 3 cups rice white or brown
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 3 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 14 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen corn thawed and drained
- 2 large Roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 large avocados chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ head iceberg lettuce chopped
- ¼ bag tortilla chips optional
CILANTRO LIME DRESSING:
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves cut off
- 2 large garlic cloves roughly chopped
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the rice as per the package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat add chicken, taco seasoning, and water. Cook, stirring often until most of the water is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
MAKE CILANTRO LIME DRESSING:
- Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or to a blender canister. Process or blend until mixture is smooth, creamy, and combined about 1 minute.
ASSEMBLE SALAD:
- Place 1 cup of cooked rice in a bowl followed by ½ cup of chicken. Top with toppings of your choice. Our favorites are black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, shredded cheese, lettuce, and a couple of tortilla chips for crunch.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 691IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3mg