Chicken Taco Bowls
Each Chicken Taco Bowl contains 47g protein and 747 calories — a complete meal that eliminates the need for separate sides. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, covering most of your week with one batch session. Built for athletes who need 180g+ daily protein and prefer consolidated, grab-and-go meals.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought(454g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(227g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(8g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •¼ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.04)
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain(1440g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •¼ cup water ($0.00)
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Drain the black beans and add them to the slow cooker along with the salsa and corn. Add ¼ cup water, plus the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, some freshly cracked pepper.
- 2Give the ingredients a brief stir to distribute the spices. Secure the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- 3Make sure to cook your rice according to the package. Try to time it close to the slow cooker being done. You’ll need 6 cups of cooked rice.
- 4After 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker. Stir with a fork to shred the chicken (it should be very tender and will shred easily). Taste the chicken mixture and add salt if needed.
- 5To build the bowls, place one cup of rice in the bottom of a bowl and top with 1 cup of the shredded chicken mixture. Top with a little cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Nutrition — Per Serving
747
calories
47g
protein
18g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 97g
- Saturated fat
- 8.1g
- Sodium
- 615 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.6g
6 servings per batch · ~583g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Taco Bowls have per serving?
Each serving has 47g of protein and 747 calories, with 18g fat and 97g carbs providing substantial carbohydrate energy. This is a high-calorie, high-carb option designed for post-workout nutrition or muscle gain phases.
How long does Chicken Taco Bowls take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that yields 6 servings on the stovetop, allowing you to batch-prepare an entire week of lunches in one cooking session. The 6-serving batch size balances efficiency with proper portion control for tracking purposes.
Is Chicken Taco Bowls good for muscle gain?
At 47g protein and 747 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases where surplus calories and high carbs support strength training performance. The 97g carbs per serving make this particularly effective as a post-workout meal for glycogen replenishment.
