Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Southwest Chicken Bowls that combines flavorful ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Divide the mixture into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with diced avocado, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg