Description
Enjoy these Smoky Roasted Chicken Taco Bowls for a simple, delicious family dinner. This recipe brings the comfort of home cooking to your busy week, proving that great food doesn’t need complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups Cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1/2 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: Avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the spice mixture until fully coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet.
- Roast the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Shred or dice the chicken.
- Warm the cooked rice if necessary.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the rice among four bowls.
- Top the rice with the roasted chicken, black beans, and corn.
- Spoon salsa over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Add your favorite optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, briefly char the chicken on a grill after roasting.
- If you are short on time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and toss it with the spices before reheating.
- Feel free to swap the corn for fire-roasted tomatoes for another layer of flavor.
- This recipe scales up easily for larger family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg