Description
A colorful and satisfying Mexican-inspired bowl loaded with seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings. Perfect for meal prep or a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Optional Toppings
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the diced chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked through and lightly browned.
- Warm the Beans and Corn: In a separate pan or microwave, gently warm the drained and rinsed black beans and corn kernels until heated through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each with cooked chicken, black beans, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro, and serve with optional toppings such as lime wedges, sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa according to taste.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with steak or shrimp for variety.
- This recipe is great for meal prepping lunches throughout the week; store components separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
