Description
Discover the Easy Low Carb Burrito Bowl – a quick, flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy mornings or satisfying lunches. This protein-packed bowl combines seasoned ground chicken, cauliflower rice, and vibrant Tex-Mex toppings to create a meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey, beef, or plant-based protein)
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground chicken until browned (5-6 minutes).
- Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water; stir for about 2 minutes until coated.
- Let the meat rest for 5 minutes.
- Prepare cauliflower rice by microwaving frozen rice or sautéing fresh until tender.
- In serving bowls, layer chopped romaine, cauliflower rice, seasoned chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and cilantro.
- Top with salsa, sour cream, jalapeño (optional), and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg