Simple Chicken Taco Rice Bowls

These Simple Chicken Taco Rice Bowls are an easy way to bring plenty of flavor to the dinner table without spending hours in the kitchen. Seasoned chicken, warm rice and sweet corn create a filling meal that can be customized with whatever toppings your family enjoys.

Ready in approximately 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s also an affordable way to use simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry, refrigerator or freezer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds chicken, cut into small pieces
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced avocado or salsa

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet.
3. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt over the chicken. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
4. Cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Add the frozen corn and cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
6. Divide the cooked rice among the serving bowls.
7. Spoon the seasoned chicken and corn over the rice.
8. Add lettuce, tomato, avocado, salsa or any other toppings you have available.

Helpful Tips

Cut the chicken into similarly sized pieces so everything cooks evenly. Chicken breasts or thighs will both work well in this recipe.

You can prepare the rice ahead of time or use leftover rice to make dinner even faster. When reheating previously cooked rice, make sure it is steaming hot before serving.

Set the toppings out separately and let everyone assemble their own bowl. This makes it easy for each person to choose exactly what they like.

Easy Topping Ideas

These taco rice bowls can be customized with a variety of simple toppings, including:

• Shredded lettuce
• Diced tomatoes
• Sliced avocado
• Salsa
• Chopped onion
• Fresh cilantro
• A squeeze of lime juice

Use whatever you already have available—there’s no need to purchase every topping.

Storing Leftovers

Store the chicken and corn separately from the fresh toppings in airtight containers. Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days.

Reheat the chicken, corn and rice until steaming hot, and then add the cold toppings immediately before serving.

Quick, colorful and easy to customize, these Simple Chicken Taco Rice Bowls make a flavorful family dinner without complicated ingredients or preparation.