Description

These clean-eating high-protein taco bowls combine lean protein, complex carbs, and fresh vegetables for a flavorful, balanced meal prep solution. Perfect for busy weekdays, they deliver sustained energy and easy portability.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

1 cup black beans drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

2 medium bell peppers sliced

1 medium avocado sliced

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional

1/4 cup greek yogurt or light sour cream

1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo

2 cups mixed greens or lettuce

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

2. Season chicken with garlic powder chili powder cumin salt and pepper

3. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F then rest and slice

4. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions and fluff with a fork

5. In the same skillet sauté bell peppers corn and black beans for 3–4 minutes until tender

6. Add cherry tomatoes and cook 1 minute more

7. Divide grains among four containers

8. Top with sliced chicken sautéed vegetables and mixed greens

9. Add avocado slices lime juice salsa and a dollop of greek yogurt

10. Garnish with cilantro if using then seal containers and refrigerate

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: meal prep
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: tex-mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 500
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 36
Fiber: 8
Protein: 38
Cholesterol: 80

Keywords: clean eating, high protein meals, taco bowls, healthy meal prep, lunch meal prep, protein dinner, easy healthy meal prep