Pulled Chicken Guacamole Bowl (Printable)
Tender pulled chicken with creamy guacamole and fresh toppings in a vibrant Tex-Mex style bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Guacamole
10 - 2 ripe avocados
11 - 1 small tomato, diced
12 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Salt, to taste
→ Bowl Base & Toppings
17 - 2 cups cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low carb)
18 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
21 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
22 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
23 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove chicken from the pan, shred with two forks, then return to the pan and toss with remaining juices.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash the avocados until mostly smooth. Stir in diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mix well.
03 - Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top each with pulled chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, and shredded cabbage. Add a generous scoop of guacamole to each bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chicken stays incredibly juicy without any fancy techniques
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes
- Customize the toppings based on what's in your fridge
02 -
- Don't rush the chicken simmer, that low gentle heat is what makes it shred so easily
- The chicken tastes even better the next day, so make extra for meal prep
- Mash one avocado completely and leave the second slightly chunky for better texture
03 -
- Use two forks to shred chicken quickly, or toss it in your stand mixer with the paddle attachment
- If your guacamole turns brown, just scrape off the top layer, underneath it's still perfectly green