Description
A vibrant and satisfying one-bowl meal featuring seasoned chicken, colorful peppers, and customizable toppings that bring authentic Mexican flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 large red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 medium avocados
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- 1. Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 2. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and toss with half the spice mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Marinate for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- 3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- 4. In the same skillet, add remaining oil, sliced peppers, and onions with the remaining spice mixture. Cook for 6-8 minutes until charred but still crisp.
- 5. Squeeze lime juice over vegetables and remove from heat.
- 6. Prepare your base by cooking rice or cauliflower rice and seasoning with lime juice and cilantro if desired.
- 7. Assemble bowls by adding base, then arranging chicken, vegetables, beans, corn, and desired toppings in sections.
- 8. Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Store cooked chicken and vegetables separately in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Keep toppings fresh and add just before serving. This recipe is highly customizable – swap proteins, adjust spice levels, or use different bases according to preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g