Description
This Chicken Bowl recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken served over a bed of rice with an array of delicious toppings. Customize it to your liking for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced chicken, season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with cooked chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cheese if desired. Add sour cream or Greek yogurt, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Customize your bowl with extras like sautéed peppers, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken can be used as alternatives.
- For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
