🌯 Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl 🌽✨
🌟 Loaded with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl is the perfect blend of hearty and healthy! Packed with seasoned chicken, vibrant veggies, and fluffy rice, it’s a wholesome dish that will spice up your mealtime. 🍗🌶️
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
🥄 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 avocado, sliced
🍅 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
🥬 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 Season and Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the spice mix.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt. Adjust seasonings to taste.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl.
Add grilled corn, black beans, diced tomatoes or salsa, avocado slices, and shredded lettuce.
Top with the cooked chicken and sprinkle with cheese if desired.
4️⃣ Finish and Serve:
Drizzle with the prepared dressing or serve it on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge for extra zest.
🌟 Fresh, bold, and packed with flavor, this Southwest Chicken with Rice Bowl is the perfect meal to spice up your routine. Customize it to make it your own and enjoy every bite! 🌮💚
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