Keto Bowls Chicken Avocado (Printable)

Colorful low-carb bowls featuring seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for meal prep and easy weeknight dinners.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables & Base

06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
09 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - ½ cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small avocado, sliced

→ Toppings

12 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 1 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Lime wedges for serving

→ Avocado Dressing

16 - 1 ripe avocado
17 - 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - Juice of 1 lime
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water to thin as needed

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Chop cucumber, slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred cabbage, and slice avocado as indicated in ingredients list.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in blender. Process until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy and pourable consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls, creating a bed for toppings.
06 - Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken over lettuce in each bowl.
07 - Drizzle avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Top with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado dressing tastes so rich nobody guesses its keto friendly
  • Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in under 5 minutes
  • Customizable enough that even picky eaters can build their perfect bowl
02 -
  • The avocado dressing thickens in the fridge so add another splash of water before serving leftovers
  • Warm chicken against crisp cold vegetables is the contrast that makes these bowls so satisfying
  • Lime wedges at the table are essential because that final acid brightens the entire bowl
03 -
  • Freeze leftover avocado dressing in ice cube trays for future single serve portions
  • Invest in a good vegetable peeler for those paper thin cucumber slices that make such a difference

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