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Healthy Mexican Ground Chicken Bowls - Flavor-Packed, Easy, and Nutritious

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (93–96% lean is ideal)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Base: 3 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • Toppings (choose your favorites): diced avocado, pico de gallo or salsa, shredded lettuce, Greek yogurt or sour cream, sliced radishes, pickled onions, jalapeño slices, shredded cheese, hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Prep your base. Cook rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Fluff and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and jalapeño and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Brown the chicken. Add ground chicken. Break it up with a spatula. Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned in spots.
  4. Season well. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and veggies.
  5. Simmer the sauce. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add beans and corn. Fold in black beans and corn. Warm through for 2–3 minutes. Squeeze in lime juice and adjust salt to taste.
  7. Assemble the bowls. Add your base to bowls. Spoon the chicken mixture on top. Finish with cilantro and your favorite toppings.
  8. Serve. Enjoy warm, with extra lime wedges and hot sauce if you like a kick.