Description
Easy Chicken Taco Rice Bowls are the kind of quick dinner that makes busy nights feel a lot more delicious. This easy recipe is packed with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, sweet corn, melty cheddar, and fresh toppings for a colorful meal that is satisfying and simple to make. It is perfect for weeknight dinner, meal prep, lunch leftovers, and family-friendly food ideas when you need a fast chicken dinner that still feels fresh, hearty, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 tablespoons water
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Add the shredded chicken to a skillet with the taco seasoning and water, then cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through and evenly coated.
2. Warm the black beans and corn in a small saucepan or microwave until hot.
3. Divide the cooked rice evenly between 4 serving bowls.
4. Spoon the seasoned chicken over the rice in each bowl.
5. Top each bowl with black beans and corn.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the warm ingredients so it starts to melt.
7. Add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl.
8. Finish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and lime wedges on the side.
9. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowls just before serving.
Notes
Do not add the cheese before the chicken and rice are hot, or it will not melt properly and the bowl will lose that creamy, fresh-made texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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