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

  1. Dice Potatoes

    Wash the potatoes, slice each in half lengthwise, then cut into quarters and dice into large uniform pieces.

    Time: PT10M

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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Chicken Taco Potato Bowls

Recipe by Chef Jack Ovens

High‑protein chicken taco bowls with crispy seasoned potatoes, fresh pico de gallo and a smoky cilantro‑lime yogurt sauce. Perfect for meal‑prep, easy to make in an air‑fryer or oven and a skillet.

EasyTex-MexServes 4

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Source Video
51m
Prep
33m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 34m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$12.57
Total cost
$3.14
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Dice potatoes and chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking
  • Do not overcrowd the air‑fryer basket or skillet (prevents steaming)
  • Season both protein and potatoes with the same spice blend for consistent flavor
  • Allow bowls to cool before sealing to avoid soggy containers

Safety Warnings

  • Use oven mitts when handling the hot air‑fryer basket
  • Hot oil can splatter – keep face away while searing chicken
  • Sharp knives – cut away from your body and keep fingertips tucked

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