Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with this Easy Low Carb Burrito Bowl, perfect for breakfast or any time of day. This protein-packed dish combines seasoned ground chicken, cauliflower rice, and a vibrant array of Tex-Mex toppings, all ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal for busy lifestyles, it is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your dietary preferences. With its low carb benefits, you can indulge guilt-free while savoring the delightful flavors of fresh ingredients. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or whipping up a satisfying dinner on a busy night, this burrito bowl checks all the boxes for a healthy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or beef, turkey, or plant-based protein)
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 whole jalapeño (minced, adjust to taste)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning with water; stir and cook for 2 minutes until well-coated.
- Let the meat rest while preparing cauliflower rice (microwave or sauté).
- Layer romaine lettuce in bowls; add cauliflower rice and top with seasoned chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, cheese, and cilantro.
- Finish with sour cream, salsa, jalapeño, and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 480g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg