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High Protein Taco Chicken Meal Prep Bowls (Low Cal & Filling) - Simple, Flavor-Packed Lunches

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup salsa (thick, not watery)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice or cooked brown rice/quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fresh)
  • 1 avocado, sliced (add fresh the day you eat)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Optional toppers: nonfat Greek yogurt, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeño, hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prep the base: Cook your cauliflower rice or grain of choice. Keep it plain or squeeze in some lime and a pinch of salt for brightness.
  • Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry. Toss with taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Sauté the veggies: Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and red onion with a pinch of salt for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender. Remove to a plate.
  • Cook the chicken: Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sear chicken in a single layer for 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook another 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Add salsa: Stir in salsa and simmer 1–2 minutes to glaze the chicken and keep it juicy. Return peppers and onions to the pan and toss.
  • Assemble bowls: Divide rice/cauliflower rice into 4 meal prep containers. Add chicken mixture, black beans, and corn. Top with cherry tomatoes and cilantro.
  • Finish and store: Let cool slightly before sealing. Add avocado, yogurt, lettuce, and lime the day you plan to eat to keep everything fresh.