Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls

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4.6

32 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    362 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls

These Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls feature plenty of colorful veggies, diced chicken, perfectly cooked U.S.-grown rice, corn, black beans, salsa and lots of tasty spices! It’s a one pan meal, makes great leftovers and is a delicious, easy dinner!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion yellow, diced small
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 poblano chili pepper seeded and diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Basmati white rice U.S.-grown
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1, oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
  • chili powder seasonings in listed amounts
  • ground cumin
  • kosher salt
  • Coriander
  • oregano
  • cayenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken cooked, diced
  • lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup corn yellow
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • cilantro garnish ideas
  • lime
  • tortilla strips
  • sour cream
  • avocado

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion, peppers and poblano pepper for ~4-5 minutes or until softened. Add a pinch of salt while cooking. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, ~30 seconds.
  2. Add the rice. Stir to coat the grains. Then add broth, salsa, black beans, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil. Then cover and turn down the heat down to low. Let simmer and for ~25 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork.
  4. Then stir in the cooked chicken, lime juice, fresh cilantro and corn until combined. Top with cheese. Place the lid on again until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve in bowls and garnish with more cilantro, cheese, limes, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream/greek yogurt, avocado, etc. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: You will probably have left overs with this recipe, so just store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • I love using any leftover chicken for this recipe, or rotisserie chicken works really well.   

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 788mg (33%) Potassium 279mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 359IU (7%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 362kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 788mg 33%
Potassium 279mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 359IU 7%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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