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Nourishing Taco Bowls

These vibrant and Healthy Taco Bowls are bursting with delicious colors, flavors, and textures! Choose between seasoned chicken or ground beef, and load them up with charred corn, homemade guacamole, shredded cheese, and a generous drizzle of addictive salsa ranch dressing. You won’t believe these satisfying rice bowls can be ready in just 35 minutes!

Close up of a taco bowl topped with diced chicken, charred corn, cherry tomatoes, guacamole and shredded cheese.

Why You’ll Love This Taco Bowl Recipe

  • With a symphony of bright, bold flavors and customizable toppings, these
    healthy taco bowls are ready in just 35 minutes! Perfect for busy
    weeknights, they are easy to adapt for picky eaters, making them an ideal
    family meal solution.
  • Naturally gluten-free, these taco bowls are a great option for those with
    dietary restrictions. Just ensure your taco seasoning is gluten-free and
    that your chosen ranch dressing doesn’t contain any gluten-based thickeners.
  • Choose your protein! Whether you prefer chicken or ground beef, both options
    are incredibly delicious and allow you to cater to your preferences or take
    advantage of whatever protein is on sale at the store.

Chef’s Tips for Perfect Taco Bowls

  • All the ingredients for these taco bowls are delicious served hot or cold,
    making them perfect for meal prepping. However, for optimal freshness,
    consider making the guacamole right before serving to prevent browning in
    the refrigerator.
  • Looking for more topping ideas to elevate your taco bowls? Consider adding
    flavorful additions such as Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Chili Corn
    Salsa, Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa, Homemade Taco Sauce, Refried Beans, or
    Avocado Salsa.
Rice bowls topped with chopped chicken, guacamole, cooked tomatoes, charred corn, shredded cheese and lime wedges.

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Close up of a taco bowl topped with diced chicken, charred corn, cherry tomatoes, guacamole and shredded cheese.

Healthy Taco Bowls: A Quick and Customizable Meal (Chicken or Beef!)

Discover how to make delicious and customizable healthy taco bowls
at home in just 35 minutes. This easy recipe features flavorful
seasoned chicken or ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy salsa
ranch dressing.

Prep:
20minutes
Cook:
15minutes
Total:
35minutes
These delicious, vibrant Healthy Taco Bowls (made with a choice of
chicken or beef) are perfect for busy weeknights, made from
scratch in just 35 minutes!

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Ingredients

Chicken or Beef


  • 1 ½
    pounds
    boneless skinless chicken thighs
    or breasts if you prefer, but thighs give loads of flavor
    – OR ground beef

  • 1
    tablespoon
    olive oil

  • 2
    tablespoon
    taco seasoning

  • juice of ½ lime

  • ¼
    cup
    water
    if using beef

Bowls


  • 3
    cups
    cooked rice
    white, jasmine, brown, or cilantro-lime rice

  • 1 ½
    cups
    frozen or canned corn
    drained

  • 1
    cup
    cherry tomatoes
    halved

  • 1
    cup
    shredded sharp cheddar
    or Monterey Jack

  • Fresh cilantro
    chopped

  • Lime wedges

Quick Guacamole