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Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl

Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl

A quick and nutritious bowl featuring smoky, spice-rubbed chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant toppings that brings the flavors of the American Southwest to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional: Greek yogurt or sour cream for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breasts into even 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss the chicken pieces in this spice blend until thoroughly coated.
  4. Dice the bell pepper, rinse the black beans, and prepare your rice if you haven’t already.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and sear for about 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté the bell peppers and corn for 3 minutes.
Plating
  1. Start with a generous base of warm rice in each bowl.
  2. Divide the cooked chicken, sautéed peppers, corn, and black beans evenly among bowls.
  3. Top each bowl with fresh avocado slices and chopped cilantro.
  4. Squeeze a lime wedge over the top and add Greek yogurt or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

To avoid overcrowding the skillet when browning the chicken. Cook rice in chicken broth for added flavor. Keep avocado and lime separate when meal prepping.
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