Description
A quick and comforting Taco Rice Bowl that combines warm rice, savory ground meat, and fresh toppings in a single bowl for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 lb ground chicken (or beef)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Sour cream, for serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or a small pat of butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook ground chicken over medium heat until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- To assemble, divide rice among bowls. Top with the chicken mixture, lettuce, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
- Fluff rice with a fork after cooking to separate grains.
- Break ground meat into small pieces while it cooks for even browning.
- Stir until the mixture is steaming and well combined, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Assemble bowls and serve while warm for the best texture contrast.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or grains. Serve family-style for hands-on assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: taco, rice bowl, quick meal, family dinner