Go Back
Homemade Chicken Taco Poblano Rice Bowls photo

Chicken Taco Poblano Rice Bowls

A quick, flavorful bowl with seasoned chicken, poblano pepper, pico de gallo, and brown rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 pounds organic boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch cubes (from about 3 small breasts)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion peeled and diced, reserve 3 tablespoons for pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced plus more for garnish
  • 1 poblano pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 roma tomato cored and diced
  • 1 lime halved (use 2 teaspoons juice for pico de gallo)
  • taco seasoning see taco seasoning ingredient list below
  • kosher salt used in pico de gallo and to taste
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice heated (or use cauliflower rice for low-carb)
  • 1/4 cup cheddar-jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup 2% sour cream or Greek yogurt optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin for taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder for taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika for taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano for taco seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
  2. Mix the taco seasoning: combine garlic powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, chili powder, paprika, and oregano in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Make the pico de gallo: reserve 3 tablespoons of the diced onion, then combine the reserved onion, diced tomato, 1/4 cup minced cilantro, 2 teaspoons lime juice (from the halved lime), and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl; stir and set aside.
  4. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining diced onion, diced poblano, and the prepared taco seasoning to the skillet; cook until the vegetables soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup water and the corn kernels; cook 1 to 2 minutes more until heated through, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  7. Divide 3 cups of hot cooked brown rice among 4 bowls. Top each with the chicken and vegetable mixture, sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheddar-jack cheese, add pico de gallo, and dollop with sour cream or Greek yogurt if using; garnish with additional cilantro.

Notes

  • Use cauliflower rice to make this low-carb.
  • Reserve 3 tablespoons diced onion for pico de gallo.
  • Adjust taco seasoning to taste.
  • Frozen corn can be used without thawing.