Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls
A vibrant and satisfying dish that combines seasoned chicken, brown rice, corn, and black beans for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can black beans, drained
- Salsa (your favorite kind)
Instructions
- Prep and season the chicken by washing and drying it, then seasoning it with taco seasoning. Marinate for 30 minutes if desired.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken after resting it for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Warm the cooked brown rice, corn, and black beans together in the same skillet on low heat.
- Assembly time! Start with a scoop of the rice and bean mixture, top with shredded chicken and salsa.
Notes
For added flavor, layer ingredients visibly in clear bowls. Serve with lime wedges and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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