Name: Macro-Friendly Chicken Taco Lunch Bowls with Cheesy Chicken Chili Crockpot Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: tex-mex
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can 15 oz white beans drained and rinsed; 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 packet taco seasoning; 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix; 2 tablespoons light cream cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; juice of 1 lime; salt and pepper to taste; optional toppings diced avocado pico de gallo chopped cilantro sliced jalapenos

Description

These macro-friendly chicken taco lunch bowls combine the creamy comfort of cheesy chicken chili with vibrant Tex-Mex toppings for a balanced, protein-packed meal prep solution. Inspired by slow-cooked chili recipes and taco flavors, this dish delivers flavor, convenience, and nutrition in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

1 can 15 oz white beans drained and rinsed

1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 packet taco seasoning

1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix

2 tablespoons light cream cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

juice of 1 lime

salt and pepper to taste

optional toppings diced avocado pico de gallo chopped cilantro sliced jalapenos

Instructions

1. Coat the crockpot with olive oil and add chicken breasts beans tomatoes corn taco seasoning ranch mix and chicken broth.

2. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.

3. Remove chicken and shred with forks, then return to the pot and stir in light cream cheese until creamy.

4. If needed, adjust thickness by adding broth or cooking uncovered, and season to taste.

5. Divide rice or cauliflower rice into containers and top with cheesy chicken chili and desired toppings.

6. Reheat meals in the microwave for 1–2 minutes and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: lunch
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: tex-mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 360
Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 6
Protein: 38

Keywords: macro-friendly, chicken taco bowl, cheesy chili, meal prep, slow cooker, high protein, healthy lunch, tex-mex bowls, crockpot chili