Chicken Fiesta Bowls

Name: Chicken Fiesta Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cup white rice (uncooked); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup frozen corn; 0.5 cup salsa; 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Flavorful, quick-cooked chicken and savory beans, served over fluffy rice with customizable toppings for a fun and easy weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.14/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup frozen corn
0.5 cup salsa
0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Cook the white rice according to package directions, typically by combining 2 cups white rice with 4 cups water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan, bringing to a boil, then reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and season with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans and frozen corn into the skillet with the chicken. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
Divide the cooked white rice among serving bowls. Top each with the chicken and bean mixture. Serve with salsa, and if desired, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to 3 days. For younger children, you can omit the chili powder or use less.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 30.5 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 11.5 g
Fiber: 8.2 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 2.5 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg