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Chicken Taco Bowl with Brown Rice

A flavorful and customizable Chicken Taco Bowl with Brown Rice that is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the rice
  • 1.5 cups brown rice Rinse to remove excess starch
  • 3 cups water
For the chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For toppings
  • 1 can black beans Warm before serving
  • 1 cup corn kernels Frozen or fresh work
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium avocado Cubed and tossed in lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro For garnish
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping
  • 0.25 cup sour cream For topping

Method
 

Preparing Rice
  1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove extra starch.
  2. Combine brown rice with water in a pot, bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until tender.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss it in a bowl with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken.
  3. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through and slightly browned.
Preparing Toppings
  1. Warm the black beans and corn in a small saucepan or microwave, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and cube the avocado, tossing it in lime juice.
Assembling Bowl
  1. Divide the cooked brown rice among serving bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado.
  3. Finish with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Serve buffet-style for customization. Pair with tortilla chips or mango salsa. Hot sauce can be added for spice.