Description
A comforting and customizable Chicken Dinner Bowl featuring shredded chicken, rice or quinoa, mixed vegetables, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, start with a base of rice or quinoa.
- Top with the shredded chicken and mixed vegetables.
- Add black beans and sliced avocado on top.
- Drizzle with salsa and sprinkle with cheese if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
Consider using rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked grains for a quicker meal. Experiment with various vegetables based on the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, dinner, bowl, customizable, healthy meal, family recipe
