Aright friends… it’s back to the daily grind. Today I’m sharing a super yummy recipe: Taco bowls! I admit I’m having a bit of post holiday depression. Do you ever get that way? I always love a new year for a fresh start, but I’m a little sad the holidays are over. Not to mention my inbox is terrifying. It felt really good to take a week off, but now it’s time to catch up. Someone give me motivation! ;)
I do have a super yummy recipe for you today. These chicken taco bowls are delish! My husband even declared them his new FAVORITE dish. Now that’s saying something. I think I’ll be adding this meal to my menu again this month. Speaking of… would you guys like me to post my menu’s again?
Okay so there are a few reasons why I love this dish…
1. You can throw it all in a crock pot (in less than 5 minutes).
2. It’s healthy!
3. You can freeze the leftovers. Just place the chicken in a freezer zip lock bag and pull it out when you need a quick meal.
Chicken taco bowl
Ingredients
- 11/2 lb chicken 4 large frozen chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn drained
- 1/2 lime juiced about 1/2 TB
Instructions
- Place chicken in a large crock pot and pour water and salsa over the chicken. Next add in chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, lime juice, black beans and corn. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until chicken easily shreds.
- Serve over rice. Optional: top with cheese, avocados, sour cream and serve with tortilla chips.
When I’m in a hurry I’ll throw a brown rice bag in the microwave (they’re from Costco and they only take 3 minutes to cook)… but if I have some time I will make cilantro lime rice (the BEST).
Cilantro Lime Rice
2 TB butter
1 cup uncooked white long rice
juice and zest 1 large lime
1 14 oz can chicken broth
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
¾ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a skillet melt butter with rice. Add the chicken broth and the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Enjoy!! Let me know how you like it.
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Hope you guys are having a happy new year! xo
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen
I don’t know why I don’t think of doing a taco bowl like this more often! They seem much easier than doing individual tacos. Winner, for sure :)
Jamielyn
Thanks Loretta! They are definitely easier than tacos and just as yummy! Winner for sure! :)
Tiffany Best
This looks delicous! Where in Costco do you find the brown rice bags? I would love to pick some up but have not seen them before.
Thanks
Jamielyn
Thanks Tiffany! I found them in the freezer section next to the vegetables.
Amanda @ Serenity Now
YUM! Jamielyn, this looks awesome. I love to make Cilantro Lime Rice, but hadn’t thouhgt of trying a taco bowl too. Thanks for sharing! :)
Eliza
Looks delish! Do you shred the chicken after it has cooked?
Jamielyn
Yes, I usually stir it with a fork right before serving and the chicken falls apart really easy. Hope that helps!
Katie
I saw this on facebook earlier today- the taco bowls look GREAT and I am excited to try them! However, I am having a bit of trouble seeing the recipe. It may be my computer, but I can see the cilantro lime recipe, so I’m not sure. Thanks for any help with this!
Jennysue
Yes! sounds delish! the best part is that I don’t have to thaw the chicken!! Totally need more recipes like this. Thank YOU!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
I hear ya on getting back to the grindstone. And routins. These taco bowls sound delish!!
KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family
Looks yummy! Think I will put this on our plan for next week. Pinning, thanks!
KC
Kimm at REINVENTED
Love this recipe, and it’s perfect for busy families! I am determined to get serious about menu planning this year, so I, for one, would be quite grateful if you posted your menus. :)
Donna Howard
Love this!! We are watching carbs, so we just made the chicken and put it on romaine leaves! Yum!!!!
DianaD
This sounds fantastic! I buy frozen chicken tenders at costco all the time to use in recipes. Very easy to just pull a few pieces out and throw in a pot for soups or recipes like this one. Have some picky eaters in my house but I think this one they will love. Will be trying out this week. And yes please post your menu again. I am a new reader here. Just found you a few days ago and love my daily emails.
Kristen Rikli
I think these look fantastic! I think my son and his friends would all like them too; especially after a day of sledding :)
Meghan
Soooo yummy! Made these tonight, and they’re a definite addition to my recipe rotation!
Jenny
This is a new recipe that I need to try!!! I would love for you to link it up at my linky party, http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2013/01/fantastic-thursday-26.html – My readers would also love this recipe!!!
Terri
This sounds so yummy….and easy! And yes, please post your menus again. I love getting new ideas for my menus. By the way, I love your blog!
Jennysue
In the Crockpot right now! Smell divine! Can’t wait :)
Jennysue
*smells*
Julia
Tried it and loved it. Thank you!!
Becky @ Sugar-n-Spice Gals
This looks and sounds so delicious! I also love all of your cleaning tips that you just posted. Such great ideas :)
linda payne
I made this and enjoyed it as a taco bowl but I had some lefted over and I put it in a quesadilla – it was the bomb
shari
sounds really good. do you kno the nuttrition fcts
Jamielyn
Hi Shari! These bowls are about 300 calories per serving without any extra added toppings. :)
Ann
Made this tonight and had a little bit of BBQ sauce in a bottle, so I mixed that with the water. It added a nice zing to it! Super easy recipe and super delicious!
Jill
I made this the other night – here’s what I thought!
http://www.envirocraftiness.com/2013/02/slow-cooker-mexican-chicken.html
Jamielyn
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Jennysue
I have made these twice now and just had to come back to say how much we love them!! My husband doesn’t usually rave about food even when he likes it but he couldn’t stop saying how “Super yummy” this was. The chicken itself is wonderful and can be used so many ways (tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, salad, etc.) but with that cilantro-lime rice it is absolutely awesome. AND it is so easy to make :) Thank you!