Chicken and Avocado BLT Rice Bowl with Pesto Ranch Dressing
By Nicole Cook. It’s like a BLT in a bowl this easy-to-make rice bowl is filled with bacon, grilled chicken and avocado and tossed with a zesty pesto ranch dressing.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cup white rice, cooked
- 1 cup fresh spinach, cooked and/or wilted
- ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 cup grilled chicken, sliced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced or chopped
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 3 tbsp prepared basil pesto
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS
- To make the ranch dressing, place all ingredients for the dressing in a blender and process thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice and the Pesto Ranch Dressing. Toss well to combine.
- Mix in the wilted spinach, onion and tomatoes.
- When ready to serve, spoon the rice mixture into a bowl.
- Top with bacon, grilled chicken and avocado.