Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl
A simple 20-minute chicken rice bowl with healthy, basic ingredients and tasty southwest flavors. Perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner. Make it tonight!
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls
- 2 cups (370 g) white or brown rice I used jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound (450 g) chicken breast about 2 large sized, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- ¾ cup (115 g) sweet yellow onion diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 14.5 oz (410 g) canned fire-roasted tomatoes
- 15 oz (425 g) canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups (240 g) frozen, fresh, or canned (drained) corn
- 4 oz (115 g) canned diced green chiles (mild or hot)
- 1 lime fresh squeezed
Essential Toppings
- avocado diced
- cilantro finely chopped
- sour cream or greek yogurt
- shredded cheese (sharp white cheddar is my fave)
- lime wedges served on the side
Instructions
- Cook rice: Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Cook chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, chili powder, cumin, onion, and garlic. Toss to coat chicken and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add: To the skillet add tomatoes, beans, corn, and green chiles. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Drizzle lime juice over top and remove skillet from heat.
- Serve: Assemble bowls by adding cooked rice, southwest chicken mixture, and toppings to each bowl. Give a big stir to combine and enjoy!
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Notes
Tomato substitute tip: If canned fire-roasted tomatoes are unavailable, substitute with regular canned diced tomatoes and add a pinch of smoked paprika for a similar flavor.
Cook time: The total cook time may be altered depending on what kind of rice you use.
Nutrition label: Nutrition information provided does not include toppings and is based on using jasmine rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 264 kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 35.3 g (12%) | Protein: 18.7 g (37%) | Fat: 5.7 g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 0.9 g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 41.4 mg (14%) | Sodium: 520.1 mg (23%) | Potassium: 6306.6 mg (180%) | Fiber: 6 g (25%) | Sugar: 4.1 g (5%) | Vitamin A: 24.4 IU | Vitamin C: 4.7 mg (6%) | Calcium: 55.2 mg (6%) | Iron: 2.3 mg (13%)
Nutritional information should be considered an estimate only; please consult a registered dietician, nutritionist, or physician for specific health-related questions.
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