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Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and nutritious combination of chicken, brown rice, bell peppers, and spices, perfect for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken breast
  • 1 cup Brown rice
  • 1 cup Bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 1 cup Black beans, drained
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add diced chicken and season with spices. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Stir in diced bell peppers, corn, and black beans until heated through.
  5. Serve the chicken mixture over brown rice and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy, and feel free to customize with different toppings or beans.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg