Description
A comforting and nutritious bowl filled with seasoned chicken, fresh corn, avocado, and spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breast until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- In a separate bowl, combine cooked corn, black beans, diced bell pepper, and lime juice. Stir gently to mix, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve the cooked chicken over a bed of warm brown rice or quinoa, then top generously with the corn mixture for a refreshing crunch.
- Finish it off by adding sliced avocado on top and garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired, for an extra burst of color and flavor.
Notes
Make-Ahead Magic: Cook the chicken and prepare the corn mixture a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg