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Chicken Taco Poblano Rice Bowls

These quick and easy Chicken Taco Poblano Rice Bowls are perfect for dinner or to make ahead for meal prep!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds organic boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut 1/2 inch cubes (from 3 small)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 medium red onion (peeled and diced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (minced plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Roma tomato (cored and diced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 lime (halved)
  • taco seasoning (see below)
  • kosher salt
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice (heated (use cauliflower rice for low-carb))
  • 1/4 cup cheddar-jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup 2% sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Dice the chicken into small pieces. Combine taco seasoning in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. To make the pico de gallo, set 3 tablespoons of the diced onion aside and place it in a bowl with tomato, cilantro, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook until it starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining onion, poblano pepper and taco seasoning to the skillet and cook until it softens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and corn. Cook 1 to 2 minutes then remove from heat.
  5. Divide rice in 4 bowls, top with chicken, cheese, pico de gallo and optional sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 40.5g (81%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 407.5mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 475kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 40.5g 81%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 407.5mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.