High Protein Chicken Taco Bowls

Introduction

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with these Macro-Friendly, High Protein Chicken Taco Bowls. Crafted for easy meal prep, these bowls are packed with protein and flavor, making them perfect for a week of hearty lunches or dinners. With slow-cooked chicken, savory bone broth rice, and a zesty chipotle lime sauce, they're a nutritious option for those with a busy lifestyle.

Ingredients

Slow Cooked Taco Chicken:
🍗 1360g 48oz Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
🌮 3 packets Taco seasoning
🌶️ 480g 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
🌽 340g 2 ⅓ cups Fire-roasted frozen corn
🫘 440g 1 can Black beans, drained
🧂 Salt, as needed

Bone Broth Rice:
🍚 480g 2 ½ cups Jasmine rice
🍲 910g 3 ¾ cups Chicken bone broth

Chipotle Lime Sauce:
🥣 450g 1 ¾ cups 0% Greek yogurt
🍋 30g 2 Tbsp Lime juice
🌶️ 3 Chipotle peppers
🥫 25g 1 ½ Tbsp Adobo sauce
🍯 30g 1 ½ Tbsp Honey
🥑 10g 2 tsp Avocado oil
🥛 60ml ¼ cup Milk, or as needed
🧂 Salt, a pinch
🌿 Chopped cilantro, as needed

To Finish:
🌿 Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Slow Cooker Chicken:

Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a Crockpot.
Add the taco seasoning, red enchilada sauce, fire-roasted frozen corn, drained black beans, and salt.
Stir all ingredients together in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

2- Prepare the Bone Broth Rice:

Near the end of the chicken cooking time, combine jasmine rice and chicken bone broth in a medium pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for around 20 minutes.
Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes post-cooking before fluffing with a fork.

3- Combine Chicken and Rice:

Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken directly in the Crockpot.
Mix in the cooked bone broth rice and a handful of chopped cilantro.

4- Prepare the Chipotle Lime Sauce:

In a Ninja Foodi Power Mixer, blend together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, avocado oil, milk, salt, and cilantro until smooth.

5- Assemble the Bowls:

Distribute the chicken and rice mixture evenly into 10 meal prep containers.
Drizzle each portion with the chipotle lime sauce and garnish with additional cilantro.

6- Storage & Reheat:

Store in the freezer for optimal freshness. To reheat, microwave for 3-4 minutes with a paper towel cover; stir, add water or broth if dry, and microwave an additional 1-2 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 535 per serving
Protein: 44g per serving
Carbs: 64g per serving
Fat: 10g per serving
Equipment: Crockpot, Generic black slotted utensil, Generic metal forks, Generic medium pot, Generic wooden cutting board, Generic chef's knife, Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System, Generic ceramic bowl, Generic metal spoon, Generic kraft paper-colored meal prep containers