Description
Healthy Chicken Taco Bowls are your new go-to for a flavorful and nutritious weeknight dinner. This delightful dish combines juicy grilled chicken with a medley of vibrant toppings, including charred corn, creamy guacamole, and zesty Greek yogurt—all nestled on a bed of crisp lettuce. With minimal prep time and a customizable nature, these taco bowls cater to everyone’s taste preferences, making them perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy the fiesta in every bite without the food coma!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup roasted corn
- ½ cup guacamole (avocado, lime, salt, onion)
- 1.5 cups lettuce (romaine or butter lettuce)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cotija or feta)
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the sliced chicken breast with taco seasoning. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, dry-sear the corn until golden and smoky.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of cumin; thin with water if needed.
- Layer lettuce at the bottom of your serving bowl. Top with sliced chicken, guacamole, charred corn, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle yogurt sauce over everything and garnish with a lime wedge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in taco seasoning for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences—adding black beans or grilled veggies can enhance both flavor and nutrition.