Southwest Power Bowl
A vibrant bowl featuring seasoned chicken breast, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro-lime dressing.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 1
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $2.92/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- quick
- savory
- tangy
- healthy
- budget-friendly
- fresh
Ingredients
- 4 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces)
- 0.5 cup black beans (rinsed, drained)
- 0.5 cup canned corn (drained)
- 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season the 4 ounces small pieces of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro to make a quick dressing.
- In a serving bowl, combine the cooked chicken, 1/2 cup rinsed and drained black beans, 1/2 cup drained canned corn, and 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing over the bowl ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add a dollop of guacamole or a few slices of avocado for extra creaminess, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 448
- Protein: 34.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.8 g
- Fat: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 7.7 g
- Sodium: 1292 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sugar: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg