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The chicken bowls that make dinner the best part of the day are the ones loaded with seared chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, a creamy sauce, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. A good chicken bowl can take many forms. From fajita chicken bowls with peppers to rice bowls layered with beans and salsa, these are recipes that always work when I need dinner in one bowl. There’s really no going wrong, the best chicken bowl has all your favorite ingredients.
The Best Chicken Bowls
All of these bowls start with chicken and rice, but each one has its own twist. Some lean Tex-Mex with spices and beans, others stay fresh with vegetables and avocado, and a few pile on toppings like salsa or crema.
With so many variations, it’s easy to put together a bowl that fits whatever you’re in the mood for.
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Chicken Fajita Tortilla Rice Bowls
Chicken fajita tortilla rice bowls with rice, warm tortillas, seared chicken, sweet peppers, onions, and queso fresco.
This garlic butter chicken rice bowl cooks in one skillet with soft garlic and buttery pan sauce — easy enough for a weeknight and great with rice or potatoes.
This street corn chicken rice bowl starts with tender chicken thighs, grilled corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and a tangy lime sauce for a fresh, customizable meal. Add your favorite toppings like avocado, black beans, or extra cilantro to make it your own.
Chicken fajita bowl with adobo ranch sauce has seared chicken, peppers, onions, and rice with a smoky, tangy drizzle. Brightened with lime and cilantro.
This adobo chicken and coconut rice bowl is baked until tender, broiled for a crispy top, and served with coconut rice for the easiest weeknight dinner.
This chicken fajita burrito bowl has all the flavors of classic fajitas over rice, with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and plenty of spice. I like to add black beans, avocado, or a sprinkle of cheese, but you can top it with whatever you have on hand!
Hi, I’m Olga! I love cooking from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients. The recipes here are inspired by the flavors I grew up with and the places I’ve traveled to. My hope is to share some of my favorite dishes and inspire you to try something new in the kitchen.
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