Description
A vibrant and satisfying Southwest Fiesta bowl packed with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime for a bold and balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and sliced chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 whole lime, cut into halves
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Season the cooked chicken with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Warm the rice in a saucepan until hot and fluffy.
- Warm the black beans and corn slightly in a pan or microwave.
- In a large bowl, add the rice as the base.
- Arrange the chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado in sections over the rice.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Add chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowl.
- Serve immediately and mix before eating.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Add lettuce and avocado just before serving to keep them fresh.
- Adjust toppings based on your preference.
- Great for meal prep, store components separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southwest fiesta bowl, chicken rice bowl, healthy meal prep, southwestern recipe, easy dinner bowl