Best 8 Grilled Chicken Taco Bowls Recipes

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Grilled chicken taco bowls are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The bowls are made with a variety of ingredients, including rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese. The chicken is grilled and then added to the bowls. The bowls can be topped with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. They are a fun and easy meal to make, and they are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS



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Rub chicken breasts with a chili powder paste and grill alongside corn tortillas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
3 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
12 corn tortillas
Shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce and/or salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium heat.
  • Mix the oil, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl to make a paste. Pound the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to about 1/2-inch thick. Rub the chicken all over with the chili paste.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken until firm to the touch and cooked through, flipping once, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then shred the meat into bite-size pieces or cut into strips. Warm the tortillas on the grill and wrap in a kitchen towel to stay warm.
  • Serve the chicken tacos with shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce and/or salsa for topping.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO BOWLS



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These easy weeknight grilled chicken bowls with black bean salsa and zipped-up ranch dressing can feed your family fast!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 package (10.9 oz) Old El Paso™ Soft Flour Tortilla Bowl Dinner Kit
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir tomatoes, black beans and green onions; set aside. In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the taco sauce (from dinner kit) and ranch dressing until well blended; set aside.
  • Brush oil on chicken breasts; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix (from dinner kit), and coat on all sides. Place chicken on direct heat of grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of taco sauce (from dinner kit) during last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from grill, and cut into cubes.
  • Meanwhile, heat tortillas (from dinner kit) as directed on package. To serve, spoon grilled chicken and salsa into tortillas. Top with cheese, taco ranch dressing, avocado and cilantro. Garnish with lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 12 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 2 Taco Bowls, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or your own mix)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup ranch dressing (bottled is fine)
1/4 cup salsa (as spicy as you'd like)
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
2 ears corn, shucked
1 large head or 2 regular heads green leaf lettuce, shredded thin
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
2 avocados, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Tortilla chips of your choice (flavored or not), crushed slightly, for topping salad

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • For the dressing: While the chicken is cooking, pour the ranch dressing into a bowl. Add the salsa and cilantro and stir to combine.
  • For the salad: Next, place the ears of corn in the skillet you used to cook the chicken and roll them around so that the flavorful oil/butter mixture coats the corn. Grill on a grill pan or cook in a separate skillet until the corn is still crisp but has color on the outside. Slice off the kernels with a sharp knife and set aside. Dice the chicken into cubes.
  • On a platter, layer the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, avocados, green onions, cilantro and crushed chips. Drizzle the dressing all over the top, saving some to serve on the side if you'd like. Serve the salad in individual bowls.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD



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Great way to prepare a Mexican favorite.

Provided by MTCHYG

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup medium-hot salsa
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 (7 inch) corn tortillas
4 cups shredded lettuce
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
  • Stir chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
  • Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into long thin strips. Divide chicken strips over tortillas and top with bean mixture, lettuce, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro. Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 831.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS



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Chicken breasts aren't the only cut sold skinless and boneless. Thighs are, too. They're fattier than breasts, which means they're more flavorful; plus, they're less expensive. Put them to work in any fast weeknight preparation, starting with these spiced tacos.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Tortillas     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, cut into wedges, keeping root intact
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas, warmed (for serving)
2 avocados, sliced (for serving)
Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde (for serving)
Cilantro sprigs, sliced radishes, and lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss onion, garlic, chicken, cumin, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Grill onion and chicken until cooked through and lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with tortillas, avocados, Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde, cilantro, radishes, and lime wedges.

TACO CHICKEN BOWLS



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The original recipe is from the blogsite Budget Bytes. See below an alternate method to cook in the oven.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
8 ounces frozen corn
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1/4 cup water
2 cups dry rice
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
5 green onions, diced for garnish
1/2 bunch cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients from the "base" to the slow cooker along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine making sure the chicken is covered with the mixture. Secure the lid of the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Near the end of the cooking time, cook the two cups of rice according to the package directions
  • After 8 hours of cooking, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker. Stir with a fork to shred the chicken (it should be super tender and will shred easily). Build the taco bowls by placing rice on the bottom, then the taco chicken mix, shredded cheese, green onions and fresh cilantro.
  • ALTERNATE METHOD:.
  • Combine all ingredients from the "base" list to a glass casserole dish, sprayed with cooking spray. Cover chicken breasts in mixture and bake at 425 degrees for 30-40 minute or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken to a cutting board when cook time is up and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to casserole dish and combine with other cooked ingredients. Serve by spooning cooked rice into a bowl and topping with chicken mixture. Garnish with shredded cheese, green onions and cilantro.

GRILLED TACO-SPICED CHICKEN



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Grilled chicken breasts smoke with flavor from bottled sauces, cumin and taco seasoning for the perfect main dish, salad protein or potluck-ready recipe to serve to a crowd.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with taco seasoning mixture.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin. Cover; microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until hot. Serve sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED TACO CHICKEN RECIPE



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Using ingredients you have on hand, this chicken is tender and full of flavor!

Provided by Camille

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 6

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • In a gallon-sized resealable bag, pour in lime juice, vegetable oil, taco seasoning, garlic, and cumin. Mix well and then add chicken breasts. Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (although I highly recommend a at least 4-6 hours).
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill heated to medium-high heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside (and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), turning as needed.
  • Serve chicken topped with [pico de gallo|http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/05/quick-pico-de-gallo-recipe.html] or your favorite salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 5 serving, Calories 224 kcal, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 21 mg

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, wash and chop your vegetables, slice your chicken, and cook your rice. This will make the assembly process much quicker.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your taco bowls the best flavor. If possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't Overcook Your Chicken: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough. Cook your chicken until it is cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Season Your Rice: Don't forget to season your rice! A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder will do the trick.
  • Use a Variety of Toppings: The great thing about taco bowls is that you can top them with whatever you like. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.
  • Serve Immediately: Taco bowls are best served immediately after they are assembled. This will prevent the ingredients from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken taco bowls are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a variety of toppings to choose from, everyone can find a taco bowl that they will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled chicken taco bowls a try.

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