Description
Make mealtime easy with this Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl! Packed with juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful Southwest-inspired sauce, it’s a healthy, satisfying recipe that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil – Helps the seasoning stick while keeping the chicken juicy.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder – Adds smoky flavor.
- 1 teaspoon paprika – Gives beautiful color.
- ½ teaspoon cumin – Provides warm Southwest flavor.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice Bowl
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice – Warm and fluffy.
- 1 cup black beans – Drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup corn kernels – Fresh, frozen, or canned.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes – Halved.
- 1 avocado – Diced.
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
For the Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Jalapeño slices
- Tortilla strips
- Pickled onions
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken with Southwest spices.
- Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare and fluff the cooked rice.
- Chop all fresh vegetables.
- Whisk together the lime dressing.
- Warm the black beans and corn.
- Fill bowls with rice.
- Add chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and cheese.
- Drizzle with the lime dressing.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onions, salsa, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice adds the best flavor.
- Assemble just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Great for meal prep and easy weekday lunches.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 540 calories