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Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowl

This Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowl is a quick and easy one bowl meal packed with bold flavor. Tender seasoned chicken is cooked with black beans, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes, then served over fluffy rice for a filling and satisfying dinner. It is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a simple family meal. Ready in about 30 minutes, this healthy chicken rice bowl recipe is customizable with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, or lime for extra freshness and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rice cooked
  • 2 chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions. Once done, fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. In a bowl, add diced chicken along with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with spices.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and spread it out in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring, then flip and continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  4. Add the black beans and corn to the skillet. Stir to combine with the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes and stir gently. Let cook for about 2 minutes until slightly softened and mixed well with the other ingredients.
  6. To assemble, divide the warm rice into serving bowls. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add fresh lime juice before serving
  • Adjust spice levels to suit your taste
  • This recipe stores well for meal prep