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A bowl with chicken, cheese, jalapenos, and rice with tortilla chips around the edges.

Chicken Taco Rice Bowls

Quick and easy Chicken Taco Rice Bowls are a tasty weeknight meal made with chicken breasts, fresh pico de gallo, cheese, and tortilla chips.
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion peeled and diced
  • 3 roma tomatoes cored and diced
  • 3 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lb. chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 c. frozen corn
  • 3 c. cooked rice
  • 1/2 c. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/3 c. light sour cream
  • 1 1/2 c. tortilla chips

Instructions

  • To make the pico de gallo combine the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons of red onion, cilantro, juice from the lime, salt, and pepper in a small container. Mix well and set aside.
  • To make the chicken heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping over as needed, for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining red onion, taco seasoning, and 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and mix well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the corn and 1/4 cup more water. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • To make the bowls divide the rice between four bowls. Place the tortilla chips around the sides of the bowls.
  • Divide the chicken mixture between the four bowls and place on top of the rice.
  • Serve with pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Skinnytaste