Pulled Chicken Guacamole Bowl (Printable View)

Tender spiced chicken meets creamy guacamole with fresh Tex-Mex toppings

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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
18 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 cup corn kernels
21 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
22 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
23 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How-To Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, yet it tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The chicken stays incredibly tender from cooking in its own flavorful broth
  • You can customize every element to match exactly what your family craves
02 -
  • Do not let the chicken boil hard or it will turn tough and dry instead of shredding perfectly
  • Letting the shredded chicken rest in the cooking liquid for even five minutes makes it incredibly juicy
  • The guacamole needs salt, but add it gradually and taste as you go
03 -
  • Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to shred chicken in seconds if you are making a big batch
  • Save any extra chicken broth for thinning out leftover portions that have absorbed all the liquid

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