Description
Southwest Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and zesty spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in no time. Each bowl is customizable, making it easy to accommodate different dietary preferences while ensuring a delightful dining experience for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop the bell peppers and slice the red onion.
- In a bowl, season chicken with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken on one side of a baking sheet; spread chopped veggies on the other side. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Heat black beans and corn in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through (about 5 minutes).
- Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and assemble your bowls by layering roasted veggies, black beans, corn, and chicken.
- Drizzle with lime juice and add toppings like cilantro or avocado before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg