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Healthy Chicken Taco Bowls

Healthy Chicken Taco Bowls

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Healthy Chicken Taco Bowls are your go-to weeknight meal that delivers all the delicious flavors of taco night without the heaviness. This vibrant dish features juicy grilled chicken seasoned to perfection, paired with charred corn, creamy guacamole, and a zesty yogurt drizzle—all served atop a bed of crisp lettuce. Perfect for one or as a DIY taco bar for the family, these bowls are customizable to suit everyone’s taste buds while being packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

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  • 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • ½ cup roasted corn
  • ½ cup guacamole (avocado, lime, salt, onion)
  • 1.5 cups lettuce (romaine or butter lettuce)
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese (cotija or feta)
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • Cilantro (optional)
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breast with taco seasoning and grill for 5–6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, dry-sear the corn until golden.
  3. Mix Greek yogurt with lime juice and cumin in a bowl; add water to reach drizzling consistency if necessary.
  4. Assemble by layering lettuce in bowls, then adding sliced chicken, corn, guacamole, and cheese.
  5. Drizzle yogurt sauce on top and garnish with cilantro and a lime wedge.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg