Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, & Creamy Sauce
Bring the flavors of a Mexican-inspired kitchen to your home with this Chipotle Chicken Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, & Creamy Sauce. Juicy chipotle-marinated chicken sits on a bed of fluffy rice with sweet corn, hearty black beans, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado. A drizzle of smoky chipotle sauce ties it all together. Perfect for meal prep, a quick weeknight dinner, or a satisfying lunch, this easy recipe combines bold flavors and fresh ingredients into a wholesome, customizable bowl that the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Grill or skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 0.33 cup chipotle sauce or crema
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with chipotle powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill or pan-sear until golden and fully cooked, then chop into bite-sized cubes.
- Add warm cooked rice to each serving bowl.
- Layer on black beans, corn, cilantro, and avocado slices.
- Place the chipotle chicken over the assembled ingredients.
- Spoon chipotle sauce over the top and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Add avocado and sauce just before serving to keep fresh. Double chipotle spice for a bolder kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
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