Southwest Chicken & Rice Fiesta
A colorful and hearty bowl featuring seasoned chicken and brown rice, packed with black beans, corn, and fresh salsa, perfect for a speedy weeknight.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 5 min
- Total: 15 min
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
- High-Fiber
Tags
- budget-friendly
- fresh
- quick
- savory
Ingredients
- 8 ounce chicken breast (cooked, diced)
- 1 package brown rice (microwaveable package)
- 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 0.5 cup mild salsa
- 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 lime (halved, for serving)
- 2 cup mixed greens salad (bagged)
Instructions
- In two microwave-safe bowls, divide the cooked chicken breast, black beans, and corn evenly.
- Microwave each bowl on high for 2-3 minutes, until warmed through.
- While warming, prepare the microwave brown rice according to package directions, typically 90 seconds to 2 minutes per pouch.
- Add half of the cooked brown rice to each warmed bowl.
- Top each bowl with half of the mild salsa and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Microwave for an additional 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and avocado slices. Serve with a lime wedge for squeezing and the side salad.
Notes
Feel free to add a dash of your favorite hot sauce for extra kick! This bowl can also be prepped ahead and heated for quick lunches.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 913
- Protein: 61.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 109.6 g
- Fat: 26.6 g
- Fiber: 19.6 g
- Sodium: 864 mg
- Saturated Fat: 7.9 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg