Salsa chicken grain bowls
Salsa chicken grain bowls are full of juicy, tender chicken, fluffy grains, fresh and sautéed veggies and tons of toppings. Great for meal prep or an easy dinner!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and cut into ¼-inch thick half moons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked brown rice, warmed
- 2 cups cooked salsa chicken, warmed (see notes)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned or frozen, thawed)
Optional toppings:
- Pickled red onions, chopped fresh cilantro, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, extra salsa or pico de gallo, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced or diced avocado or a dollop of guac, hot sauce or a drizzle of sriracha
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini slices and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until browned and tender. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Divide the warmed rice and chicken among four bowls. Add the zucchini and corn and then finish with all the toppings you can manage! Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
I use leftover slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken, but any type of slow cooker or Instant Pot salsa chicken will work. If you don't have any, you can simply mix together some salsa, a bit of taco seasoning and a rotisserie chicken that has been pulled off and shredded or chopped. Warm it up in the microwave or in a skillet.
I use brown rice for the grain, but quinoa or farro would work instead. Or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb base.
You could bulk this bowl up even more by adding some black beans.
Want more veggies? Toss in some bell pepper strips to sauté with the zucchini. Or add a base layer of fresh chopped spinach for these bowls.
Like it spicy? Feel free to add a finely chopped jalapeño or some red pepper flakes when you sauté the zucchini for a little kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 956mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g
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