Southwest Chicken Bowl

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 2
Calories: 415
Description
Looking for a healthy dinner option that's both delicious and satisfying? This Southwest Chicken Bowl is packed with high-protein ingredients and delicious flavors, making it the perfect choice for a nourishing meal. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or just need a quick, wholesome dish, this bowl will keep you full and energized all day long!
Ingredients
  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1/2 cup Canned Black Beans
  • 1/2 Large Avocado
  • 1 Bell Pepper or 6 Mini Peppers
  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup Pico
  • 1 Lime
    • Chicken Spices
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Chili powder
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2
    Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, then add rice and bring stove to low heat.
  3. 3

    Cut chicken breasts in half and season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes flipping halfway through.

  4. 4

    Prep veggies: Wash and dice mushrooms and peppers. Slice Avocado and lime in half. Place black beans in a strainer and rinse for 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5
    Cook veggies: Add veggies in a medium size skillet and cook on low heat. Add black beans and cook for 5-10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Once chicken is cooked, cool for 5-10 min, then slice chicken into bite size pieces.
  7. 7

    Add rice, veggies, and chicken in a bowl.

  8. 8

    Add avocado, lime, and a spoonful of pico on top.

  9. 9
    Serve & Enjoy!
Note
  • Feel free to air fry chicken or cook on a stovetop!
  • This can be meal prepped!
  • Feel free to separate all ingredients, store in fridge and assemble later!
  • This makes 2 servings but you can double the recipe to make 4.
  • See ingredient substitution list for substitutions!
Keywords: High Protein, Nut Free, Dairy Free