🌯 Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl 🌽✨
🌟 This Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl is a flavorful, wholesome meal loaded with seasoned chicken, vibrant veggies, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a nutritious meal prep option, it's sure to become a family favorite! 🍗🌶️
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 2 chicken breasts, diced or sliced
🌶️ 1 tsp chili powder
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🧂 1/2 tsp cumin
🌿 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
🍚 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
🌽 1/2 cup grilled or canned corn
🫘 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
🍅 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
🥑 1 avocado, sliced or mashed into guacamole
🥬 1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
🧀 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
For the Dressing (Optional):
🥄 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
🌶️ Dash of hot sauce
🧂 Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate and Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until fully cooked and golden brown.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
Start with a base of rice in each bowl.
Layer on grilled corn, black beans, diced tomatoes or salsa, avocado slices, and shredded lettuce.
Add the cooked chicken and sprinkle with cheese if desired.
4️⃣ Finish and Serve:
Drizzle the dressing over the bowl or serve it on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for a burst of freshness.
🌟 Packed with bold, zesty flavors and vibrant colors, this Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl. Customize it with your favorite toppings and dig in! 🌮💚
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