Southwest Chicken Bowls
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and fresh vegetables, perfect for family meals or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup cilantro lime rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts; pound to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the cilantro lime rice by cooking according to package instructions and stirring in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Drain and rinse black beans and corn under cool water.
- Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the cooked chicken against the grain into thin strips.
- Assemble the bowls starting with cilantro lime rice, then layer with black beans, corn, sliced chicken, and romaine.
- Finishing touches include drizzling lime juice and adding spices or cilantro as desired.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep! Store components separately and assemble before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, southwest, meal prep, healthy recipes, Mexican dish