Southwest-Inspired Chicken and Bean Skillet Bowls

A quick and flavorful skillet meal featuring tender chicken, hearty black beans, and colorful bell peppers, served over microwaveable rice for ultimate convenience.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.62/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• sauté
• savory
• healthy
• comfort food
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (cored and diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (cored and diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can corn kernels (drained)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (ensure no cumin)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 package brown rice (8.8-ounce pouches)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Add the diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the rinsed black beans, drained corn kernels, chicken broth, chili powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. While the skillet mixture is simmering, microwave the brown rice according to package directions.
6. Divide the hot microwaveable brown rice among 5 serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the chicken and bean skillet mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 1486
• Protein: 51.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 291.7 g
• Fat: 13.7 g
• Fiber: 15.8 g
• Sodium: 1132 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
• Sugar: 9.9 g
• Cholesterol: 64 mg