Show Me The Macros!

Total Fat 5.7g
Saturated Fat 0.9g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
0% Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g
14% Cholesterol 41.4mg
23% Sodium 520.1mg
13% Total Carbohydrate 35.3g
21% Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 4.1g
37% Protein 18.7g
 

Healthy Southwest Chicken Bowls

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN RICE BOWLS

  • 2 cups white or brown rice (I used jasmine rice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast (about 2 large sized), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ¾ cup sweet onion, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (mild or hot)
  • 1 lime, fresh squeezed

ESSENTIAL TOPPINGS

  • diced avocado
  • finely chopped cilantro
  • sour cream (or greek yogurt)
  • grated cheese (sharp white cheddar is my fave)
  • extra lime wedges served on the side

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, chili powder, cumin, onion, and garlic. Toss to coat chicken and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. To the skillet add tomatoes, beans, corn, and green chiles. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Drizzle lime juice over top and remove skillet from heat.
  5. Assemble bowls by adding cooked rice, southwest chicken mixture, and toppings to each bowl. Give a big stir to combine and enjoy!

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