Description
A nutrient-packed Chicken and Black Bean Bowl that is simple to make and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Rice or quinoa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, bell pepper, and black beans. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture; toss to combine until everything is coated.
- If using rice or quinoa, prepare your serving bowls and add a generous scoop of your chosen base.
- Top the bowls with diced avocado and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze the chicken and bean mix without avocado and yogurt for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg