Chipotle Chicken and Rice Bowls
A flavorful and satisfying bowl of chipotle chicken and rice, perfect for a cozy meal or for sharing with family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Protein-rich, Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh veggies for topping (such as lettuce, avocado, and cilantro)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chipotle sauce, black beans, corn, and bell pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Layer cooked rice as a base in serving bowls.
- Spoon the chipotle chicken mixture over the rice.
- Top with fresh veggies of your choice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your chicken is diced into uniform pieces for even cooking. Fresh lime juice can brighten the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg