Craving a BLT but looking for something heartier? This Chicken Avocado BLT Rice Bowl is your answer!
Tender grilled chicken takes the place of the traditional bread, nestled on a bed of fluffy rice with crisp bacon, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes. Topped with a vibrant pesto ranch dressing, it’s a flavor explosion in every bite.
This bowl is perfect for a satisfying lunch, light dinner, or a fun and fresh take on a classic.
Seriously, it’s like a BLT in a bowl – this easy-to-make rice bowl is loaded with bacon, grilled chicken and avocado and tossed with a zesty pesto ranch dressing.
It’s the perfect weeknight meal, because it’s fast and easy and is also fancy and amazing enough to serve at a party or event.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Avocado BLT Rice Bowl w/Pesto Ranch Dressing
- Flavorful Fusion: This dish is a delicious combination of classic BLT flavors with a fresh, healthy twist.
- Easy to Customize: Swap out ingredients or add your favorites to create a bowl that suits your taste.
- Nutritious and Satisfying: Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you feeling full and energized.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Easily prep this bowl in advance for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
- Fresh and Light: The combination of avocado, pesto, and ranch dressing creates a refreshing taste.
- Versatile: Can be enjoyed as a main course or a hearty side dish.
Storing Leftover Chicken Avocado BLT Rice Bowls
To maintain freshness and flavor, follow these steps:
- Separate Components: Divide the rice, chicken, bacon and avocado, into separate airtight containers. This prevents the avocado from browning and the other ingredients from becoming soggy.
- Proper Storage: Store the containers in the refrigerator.
- Timeframe: For optimal taste, consume within 2-3 days.
Note: While it’s possible to freeze cooked chicken and rice, the texture of avocado might not be ideal after freezing and thawing.
Reassembling Your Bowl: When ready to enjoy, combine the components in your desired proportions. For the best avocado texture, add it just before serving.
By following these tips, you can savor the deliciousness of your Chicken Avocado BLT Rice Bowl for days to come!
This bowl is good both hot or cold.
Recipe for Chicken & Avocado BLT Rice Bowl with Pesto Ranch Dressing
Chicken Avocado BLT Rice Bowl w/Pesto Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 cups white rice cooked
- 1 cup fresh spinach cooked and wilted
- ¾ cups grape tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons onion finely chopped
- 2 cups grilled chicken sliced
- 1 medium avocado sliced or chopped
- 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Pesto Ranch Dressing
- To make the pesto ranch dressing, place all ingredients for the dressing in a blender and process thoroughly.
- Cook 3 cups of rice according to package directions using a rice cooker or the stovetop. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice and the Pesto Ranch Dressing. Toss well to combine.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the spinach, onion and tomatoes in the olive oil until spinach is wilted. Toss the rice and dressing with the wilted spinach, onion and tomatoes.
- When ready to serve, spoon the rice mixture into a bowl. Top with bacon, grilled chicken and avocado. Serve immediately.
I’d probably make over classic chicken soup into something more exotic. I love it with hominy, lime and cilantro, topped with avocado. Your meal looks delicious!
Mmm… Aleks that sounds amazing actually! Thanks for the sweet words!
Nicole, that rice bowl looks amazingly delicious! I’m salivating over here. It’s got everything I love to eat: chicken, avocado, and bacon. Yum!
I know, we dumped all our favorites in this rice bowl and it was SO good! You are a woman after my own heart, love that you have the same favorites!
Am I seeing you in a few weeks? I better be! Me & Brie (haha rhymes) are SUPER excited to meet YOU!
YESSSS! I’m going to be seeing you and Brie in a couple of weeks and I’m so excited I could burst! I can’t wait to give you a giant hug, my friend!
A favorite retro recipe are latkes! I would love to try this modern twist, adding sweet toppings: http://pimpauline.com/hanukkah/
Mmm…. love the twist and love latkes period. Delish!
I would add a twist to Macaroni and cheese.
My favorite is meatloaf. I like to add sprite to mine for extra flavor.
I love Mac & Cheese… that’s pretty retro right? haha I give it a twist by using healthier ingredients when possible, like quinoa pasta and laughing cow cheeses, and adding a ton of veggies to it! Mushrooms, peas, whatever I have and need to use up quickly!
I love to make old school mac and cheese but I add jalapenos.
Probably my favorite retro recipe is one that calls for Jello. I’m not sure how I’d make it more modern, but I do know that I’d boil the water in my Farberware saucepan 😉
love spaghetti and meatballs but now i am veggie so i use spaghetti squash & mushrooms, eggplant
I love meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and I like to update it with a chipotle glaze for the meatloaf.
Literally, this is the best recipe I’ve seen all week. Totally making it this weekend. I have turned into an avocado freak! And who would have guessed up a blt for the bowl. love it! Now need to peak at your ague fresco recipe. In Mexico for the summer and these drinks are everywhere!
This recipe looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it
One of my favorite retro recipes is a pasta skillet meal with ground beef. A great way to make it modern would be to use ground turkey or chicken and fresh tomatoes. Also, a sauce with chopped veggies would make it healthy too 🙂
My Favorite Recipe Is Mac & Cheese, I’d Give It A Twist My Adding Bacon And Jalapenos
i would change up potato salad and add ranch , bacon and cheese.
old fashion mashed potatoes make with califlower and soup use some india herbs to see if i like it and the family will eat it
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