Description
A quick and protein-packed low-carb bowl perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, filled with flavorful sautéed chicken and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or beef, turkey, or plant-based protein as substitutes)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 whole jalapeño (minced, modify to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks for 5–6 minutes until no pink remains and it’s lightly browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Once drained, add the taco seasoning packet along with 2–3 tablespoons of water. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the meat is evenly coated, and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- After cooking, remove the skillet from heat and let the seasoned protein rest for 5 minutes.
- If using frozen cauliflower rice, microwave for 4–5 minutes until heated. For fresh cauliflower, sauté it in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes then set aside to cool slightly.
- Layer the chopped romaine in serving bowls. Add a portion of cauliflower rice, then top with the seasoned protein, diced avocado, halved tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Top each bowl generously with dollops of sour cream, a spoonful of salsa, minced jalapeño, and a squeeze of lime juice just before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for the best flavor. Adjust spiciness to your taste by changing the amount of jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: burrito bowl, low carb, healthy meal, quick dinner, family-friendly