Chicken Taco Potato Bowls
Chicken Taco Potato Bowls is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 4. 438 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef Jack Ovens on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min
Cost: $12.57 total, $3.14 per serving
Ingredients
- 900 g All‑Purpose Potatoes (unpeeled, washed, diced into large uniform pieces)
- 900 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (sliced lengthwise then diced into large uniform pieces)
- 2 tsp Onion Powder (pantry staple)
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder (pantry staple)
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika (adds smoky flavor)
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin (pantry staple)
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano (pantry staple)
- 0.5 tsp Chili Powder or Flakes (adjust heat to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (about 20 cracks, adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Cracked Black Pepper (about 20 cracks, adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Olive Oil (for coating potatoes and chicken)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil (for pan‑searing chicken)
- 220 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved or diced; can use Roma tomatoes)
- 1 small Red or White Onion (root left intact, sliced then diced)
- 1 whole Jalapeño Pepper (stem removed, halved, sliced thin, diced; seeds optional)
- 10 g Cilantro (Coriander) (roughly chopped; 5 g for pico, 5 g for sauce)
- 1 whole Lime (zest half, juice whole; use pulp for extra flavor)
- 200 g Greek Yogurt (plain, natural) (full‑fat or 2% works best)
- 1 tbsp Chipotle Sauce (e.g., Chalula) (adds smoky heat; any chipotle‑based sauce works)
Instructions
Dice Potatoes
Wash the potatoes, slice each in half lengthwise, then cut into quarters and dice into large uniform pieces.
Time: PT10M
Season Potatoes
Place the diced potatoes in a large bowl, add 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp chili powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper, and 1 tbsp avocado/olive oil. Toss until fully coated.
Time: PT2M
Air‑Fry Potatoes
Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (390 °F). Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer and cook for 20 minutes, shaking or turning halfway through, until soft and lightly crisp.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 200°C
Dice Chicken
Slice the chicken breast lengthwise, then cut into large uniform dice pieces. Place in the same bowl used for the potatoes.
Time: PT5M
Season Chicken
Add 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, a pinch of chili flakes, a little extra salt and cracked black pepper, and 1 tbsp avocado/olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Pan‑Sear Chicken
Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add 1 tsp olive oil, then add the chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Let it sit untouched for 2 minutes to develop a crust, then stir and continue cooking for another 5‑6 minutes until the interior reaches 75 °C (165 °F). Transfer to a bowl and repeat with remaining batches.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: medium‑high
Prepare Pico de Gallo
Dice the cherry tomatoes, small onion, and jalapeño (seeds optional). Roughly chop the cilantro. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the mixture, add a pinch of salt and optional cracked pepper, then toss to combine.
Time: PT7M
Make Smoky Cilantro‑Lime Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl combine 200 g Greek yogurt, the remaining chopped cilantro, zest of half a lime, juice of the other half (about 1 tsp), and 1 tbsp chipotle sauce. Mix until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Bowls
Divide the cooked potatoes (≈150 g), chicken (≈170 g), pico de gallo (≈80 g), and yogurt sauce (≈40 g) into four meal‑prep containers. Let the bowls cool for 15‑20 minutes before sealing.
Time: PT5M
Cool and Store
After cooling, seal the containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a microwave for ~3 minutes, stirring halfway, or in a skillet on low heat.
Time: PT20M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 438
- Protein
- 46 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free (if spices are certified), Low sugar
Allergens: Dairy (Greek yogurt)
Last updated: April 14, 2026






