Chicken Bacon Ranch Rice Bowls

Chicken bacon ranch rice bowls combine tender seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, crisp bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and creamy yogurt for an easy weeknight meal.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 strips bacon
• 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 1 whole avocado
• 0.5 cup plain greek yogurt
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Combine rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. (about 23 min) — Bring to a boil, then simmer
2. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Toss with ranch seasoning and black pepper. (about 3 min)
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F, about 8 to 10 minutes. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat; chicken to 165°F
4. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. (about 8 min) — Medium heat
5. Divide the rice among four bowls. Top with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle with yogurt and serve. (about 2 min)