Description
Brimming with bold Southwestern flavors, the Chipotle Chicken Bowl is a delightful and nourishing meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. This vibrant dish combines savory marinated chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, and a creamy chipotle-lime sauce – all nestled atop a bed of fluffy rice. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal-prep-friendly lunch, the Chipotle Chicken Bowl delivers a perfectly balanced and flavor-packed experience.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Spices: 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
- Rice: 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Black Beans: 1 can (15 oz) rinsed and drained
- Corn: 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- Tomatoes: 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Avocado: 1 sliced avocado
- Creamy Sauce: ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large serving bowl, layer the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Top with the sliced, seasoned chicken.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and well-combined.
- Drizzle the creamy sauce over the bowl and add sliced avocado on top.
Notes
This recipe can be easily adapted for dietary restrictions. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or roasted vegetables. You can also replace black beans with pinto beans or chickpeas, and omit cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Seering
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chipotle Chicken Bowl, Black Beans, Creamy Sauce, Meal Prep